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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.26, 10,605.75 and 2,691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.26, 10,605.75 and 2,691.04 is: 4,034.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.26 : 10,605.75 = 2,691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.26/10,605.75 = 2,691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.26x = 10,605.75 × 2,691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.26x = 28,540,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,540,497.48/7,073.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.98

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