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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.44, 10,607.80 and 2,912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.44, 10,607.80 and 2,912.52 is: 4,370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.44 : 10,607.80 = 2,912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.44/10,607.80 = 2,912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.44x = 10,607.80 × 2,912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.44x = 30,895,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,895,429.66/7,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.28

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