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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.18, 10,590.35 and 2,129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.18, 10,590.35 and 2,129.86 is: 3,194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.18 : 10,590.35 = 2,129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.18/10,590.35 = 2,129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.18x = 10,590.35 × 2,129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.18x = 22,555,978.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,555,978.36/7,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.82

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