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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.78, 10,609.53 and 2,452.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.78, 10,609.53 and 2,452.78 is: 3,680.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.78 : 10,609.53 = 2,452.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.78/10,609.53 = 2,452.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.78x = 10,609.53 × 2,452.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.78x = 26,022,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,022,860.85/7,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.86

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