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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.26, 10,602.13 and 2,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.26, 10,602.13 and 2,853.34 is: 4,279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.26 : 10,602.13 = 2,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.26/10,602.13 = 2,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.26x = 10,602.13 × 2,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.26x = 30,251,481.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,251,481.61/7,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.91

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