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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.15, 10,590.40 and 2,128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.15, 10,590.40 and 2,128.83 is: 3,193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.15 : 10,590.40 = 2,128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.15/10,590.40 = 2,128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.15x = 10,590.40 × 2,128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.15x = 22,545,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545,171.78/7,059.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.75

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