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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.96, 10,604.46 and 2,691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.96, 10,604.46 and 2,691.32 is: 4,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.96 : 10,604.46 = 2,691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.96/10,604.46 = 2,691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.96x = 10,604.46 × 2,691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.96x = 28,539,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,539,995.29/7,073.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.51

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