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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.15, 10,603.89 and 2,137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.15, 10,603.89 and 2,137.83 is: 3,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.15 : 10,603.89 = 2,137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.15/10,603.89 = 2,137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.15x = 10,603.89 × 2,137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.15x = 22,669,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,314.16/7,068.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.25

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