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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.34, 10,606.68 and 2,689.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.34, 10,606.68 and 2,689.48 is: 4,035.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.34 : 10,606.68 = 2,689.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.34/10,606.68 = 2,689.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.34x = 10,606.68 × 2,689.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.34x = 28,526,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,526,453.73/7,068.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.81

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