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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.31, 10,591.37 and 2,130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.31, 10,591.37 and 2,130.44 is: 3,195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.31 : 10,591.37 = 2,130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.31/10,591.37 = 2,130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.31x = 10,591.37 × 2,130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.31x = 22,564,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564,267.65/7,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.93

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