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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.37, 10,606.34 and 2,139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.37, 10,606.34 and 2,139.51 is: 3,209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.37 : 10,606.34 = 2,139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.37/10,606.34 = 2,139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.37x = 10,606.34 × 2,139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.37x = 22,692,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,692,359.80/7,069.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.96

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