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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.98, 10,604.97 and 2,686.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.98, 10,604.97 and 2,686.40 is: 4,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.98 : 10,604.97 = 2,686.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.98/10,604.97 = 2,686.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.98x = 10,604.97 × 2,686.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.98x = 28,489,191.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,489,191.41/7,069.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.60

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