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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.83, 10,606.26 and 2,072.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.83, 10,606.26 and 2,072.61 is: 3,109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.83 : 10,606.26 = 2,072.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.83/10,606.26 = 2,072.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.83x = 10,606.26 × 2,072.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.83x = 21,982,648.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,982,648.31/7,069.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.36

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