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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069, 10,603.52 and 2,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069, 10,603.52 and 2,452 is: 3,678.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069 : 10,603.52 = 2,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069/10,603.52 = 2,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069x = 10,603.52 × 2,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069x = 25,999,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999,831.04/7,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.01

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