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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,070.90, 10,607.88 and 2,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,070.90, 10,607.88 and 2,688.44 is: 4,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,070.90 : 10,607.88 = 2,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,070.90/10,607.88 = 2,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,070.90x = 10,607.88 × 2,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,070.90x = 28,518,648.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518,648.91/7,070.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.24

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