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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.47, 10,600.86 and 2,624.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.47, 10,600.86 and 2,624.07 is: 3,934.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.47 : 10,600.86 = 2,624.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.47/10,600.86 = 2,624.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.47x = 10,600.86 × 2,624.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.47x = 27,817,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,817,398.70/7,069.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.86

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