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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,067.97, 10,602.32 and 2,685.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,067.97, 10,602.32 and 2,685.78 is: 4,028.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,067.97 : 10,602.32 = 2,685.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,067.97/10,602.32 = 2,685.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,067.97x = 10,602.32 × 2,685.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,067.97x = 28,475,485.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,475,485.58/7,067.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.81

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