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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,070.15, 10,604.79 and 2,687.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,070.15, 10,604.79 and 2,687.51 is: 4,031.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,070.15 : 10,604.79 = 2,687.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,070.15/10,604.79 = 2,687.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,070.15x = 10,604.79 × 2,687.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,070.15x = 28,500,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,500,505.68/7,070.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.10

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