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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.75, 10,609.50 and 2,452.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.75, 10,609.50 and 2,452.75 is: 3,680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.75 : 10,609.50 = 2,452.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.75/10,609.50 = 2,452.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.75x = 10,609.50 × 2,452.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.75x = 26,022,451.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,022,451.13/7,069.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.82

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