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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.18, 10,602.32 and 2,137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.18, 10,602.32 and 2,137.75 is: 3,206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.18 : 10,602.32 = 2,137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.18/10,602.32 = 2,137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.18x = 10,602.32 × 2,137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.18x = 22,665,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665,109.58/7,068.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.64

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