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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.72, 10,600.44 and 2,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.72, 10,600.44 and 2,136.88 is: 3,204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.72 : 10,600.44 = 2,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.72/10,600.44 = 2,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.72x = 10,600.44 × 2,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.72x = 22,651,868.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651,868.23/7,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.52

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