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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.25, 10,602.51 and 2,137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.25, 10,602.51 and 2,137.24 is: 3,205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.25 : 10,602.51 = 2,137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.25/10,602.51 = 2,137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.25x = 10,602.51 × 2,137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.25x = 22,660,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660,108.47/7,068.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.90

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