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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.97, 10,588.43 and 2,128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.97, 10,588.43 and 2,128.59 is: 3,192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.97 : 10,588.43 = 2,128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.97/10,588.43 = 2,128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.97x = 10,588.43 × 2,128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.97x = 22,538,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,538,426.21/7,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.43

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