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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.58, 10,592.34 and 2,130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.58, 10,592.34 and 2,130.68 is: 3,196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.58 : 10,592.34 = 2,130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.58/10,592.34 = 2,130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.58x = 10,592.34 × 2,130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.58x = 22,568,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,568,886.99/7,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.46

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