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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.43, 10,602.84 and 2,685.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.43, 10,602.84 and 2,685.83 is: 4,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.43 : 10,602.84 = 2,685.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.43/10,602.84 = 2,685.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.43x = 10,602.84 × 2,685.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.43x = 28,477,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,477,425.76/7,069.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.25

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