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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.24, 10,605.14 and 2,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.24, 10,605.14 and 2,451 is: 3,676.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.24 : 10,605.14 = 2,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.24/10,605.14 = 2,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.24x = 10,605.14 × 2,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.24x = 25,993,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,993,198.14/7,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.94

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