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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,067.96, 10,602.29 and 2,685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,067.96, 10,602.29 and 2,685.76 is: 4,028.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,067.96 : 10,602.29 = 2,685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,067.96/10,602.29 = 2,685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,067.96x = 10,602.29 × 2,685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,067.96x = 28,475,186.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,475,186.60/7,067.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.77

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