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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.16, 10,603.73 and 2,138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.16, 10,603.73 and 2,138.80 is: 3,208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.16 : 10,603.73 = 2,138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.16/10,603.73 = 2,138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.16x = 10,603.73 × 2,138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.16x = 22,679,236.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679,236.56/7,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.20

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