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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.88, 10,598.28 and 2,682.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.88, 10,598.28 and 2,682.64 is: 4,022.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.88 : 10,598.28 = 2,682.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.88/10,598.28 = 2,682.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.88x = 10,598.28 × 2,682.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.88x = 28,431,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,431,369.86/7,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.05

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