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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.93, 10,600.86 and 2,912.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.93, 10,600.86 and 2,912.81 is: 4,367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.93 : 10,600.86 = 2,912.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.93/10,600.86 = 2,912.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.93x = 10,600.86 × 2,912.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.93x = 30,878,286.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,878,286.04/7,069.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.55

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