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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.32, 10,591.98 and 2,129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.32, 10,591.98 and 2,129.56 is: 3,194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.32 : 10,591.98 = 2,129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.32/10,591.98 = 2,129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.32x = 10,591.98 × 2,129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.32x = 22,556,256.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,556,256.93/7,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.79

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