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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,072.34, 10,609.17 and 2,688.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,072.34, 10,609.17 and 2,688.62 is: 4,033.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,072.34 : 10,609.17 = 2,688.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,072.34/10,609.17 = 2,688.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,072.34x = 10,609.17 × 2,688.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,072.34x = 28,524,026.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,524,026.65/7,072.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.18

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