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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.87, 10,602.50 and 2,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.87, 10,602.50 and 2,137.32 is: 3,205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.87 : 10,602.50 = 2,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.87/10,602.50 = 2,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.87x = 10,602.50 × 2,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.87x = 22,660,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660,924.61/7,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.74

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