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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.28, 10,592.86 and 2,684.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.28, 10,592.86 and 2,684.36 is: 4,022.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.28 : 10,592.86 = 2,684.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.28/10,592.86 = 2,684.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.28x = 10,592.86 × 2,684.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.28x = 28,435,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435,049.67/7,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.34

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