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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.91, 10,602.68 and 3,557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.91, 10,602.68 and 3,557.52 is: 5,335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.91 : 10,602.68 = 3,557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.91/10,602.68 = 3,557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.91x = 10,602.68 × 3,557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.91x = 37,719,240.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,719,240.87/7,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.94

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