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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.68, 10,598.14 and 2,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.68, 10,598.14 and 2,849.32 is: 4,272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.68 : 10,598.14 = 2,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.68/10,598.14 = 2,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.68x = 10,598.14 × 2,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.68x = 30,197,492.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,197,492.26/7,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.01

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