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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.56, 10,590.91 and 2,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.56, 10,590.91 and 2,130.24 is: 3,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.56 : 10,590.91 = 2,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.56/10,590.91 = 2,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.56x = 10,590.91 × 2,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.56x = 22,561,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,561,158.93/7,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.38

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