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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.02, 10,589.94 and 2,128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.02, 10,589.94 and 2,128.46 is: 3,193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.02 : 10,589.94 = 2,128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.02/10,589.94 = 2,128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.02x = 10,589.94 × 2,128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.02x = 22,540,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,263.69/7,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.12

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