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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.53, 10,601.60 and 2,324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.53, 10,601.60 and 2,324.59 is: 3,486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.53 : 10,601.60 = 2,324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.53/10,601.60 = 2,324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.53x = 10,601.60 × 2,324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.53x = 24,644,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,644,373.34/7,069.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.00

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