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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.34, 10,610.67 and 2,689.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.34, 10,610.67 and 2,689.62 is: 4,034.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.34 : 10,610.67 = 2,689.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.34/10,610.67 = 2,689.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.34x = 10,610.67 × 2,689.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.34x = 28,538,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,538,670.25/7,073.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.68

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