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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.75, 10,595.74 and 2,387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.75, 10,595.74 and 2,387.13 is: 3,578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.75 : 10,595.74 = 2,387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.75/10,595.74 = 2,387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.75x = 10,595.74 × 2,387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.75x = 25,293,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,293,423.38/7,068.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.21

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