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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.08, 10,602.41 and 2,626.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.08, 10,602.41 and 2,626.91 is: 3,940.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.08 : 10,602.41 = 2,626.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.08/10,602.41 = 2,626.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.08x = 10,602.41 × 2,626.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.08x = 27,851,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,851,576.85/7,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.47

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