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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.40, 10,591.51 and 2,130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.40, 10,591.51 and 2,130.53 is: 3,196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.40 : 10,591.51 = 2,130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.40/10,591.51 = 2,130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.40x = 10,591.51 × 2,130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.40x = 22,565,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565,529.80/7,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.07

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