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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.64, 10,599.36 and 2,682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.64, 10,599.36 and 2,682.76 is: 4,022.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.64 : 10,599.36 = 2,682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.64/10,599.36 = 2,682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.64x = 10,599.36 × 2,682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.64x = 28,435,539.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435,539.03/7,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.77

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