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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.52, 10,601.82 and 2,687.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.52, 10,601.82 and 2,687.08 is: 4,030.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.52 : 10,601.82 = 2,687.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.52/10,601.82 = 2,687.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.52x = 10,601.82 × 2,687.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.52x = 28,487,938.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,487,938.49/7,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.26

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