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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.14, 10,589.63 and 2,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.14, 10,589.63 and 2,129.28 is: 3,194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.14 : 10,589.63 = 2,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.14/10,589.63 = 2,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.14x = 10,589.63 × 2,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.14x = 22,548,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,292.69/7,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.20

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