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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.28, 10,592.09 and 2,129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.28, 10,592.09 and 2,129.96 is: 3,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.28 : 10,592.09 = 2,129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.28/10,592.09 = 2,129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.28x = 10,592.09 × 2,129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.28x = 22,560,751.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560,751.83/7,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.45

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