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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.84, 10,602.52 and 2,451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.84, 10,602.52 and 2,451.76 is: 3,676.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.84 : 10,602.52 = 2,451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.84/10,602.52 = 2,451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.84x = 10,602.52 × 2,451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.84x = 25,994,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,994,834.44/7,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.86

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