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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.72, 10,607.17 and 3,783.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.72, 10,607.17 and 3,783.66 is: 5,677.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.72 : 10,607.17 = 3,783.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.72/10,607.17 = 3,783.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.72x = 10,607.17 × 3,783.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.72x = 40,133,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,133,924.84/7,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.68

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