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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.10, 10,586.72 and 2,128.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.10, 10,586.72 and 2,128.82 is: 3,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.10 : 10,586.72 = 2,128.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.10/10,586.72 = 2,128.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.10x = 10,586.72 × 2,128.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.10x = 22,537,221.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537,221.27/7,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.20

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