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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.65, 10,588.95 and 2,129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.65, 10,588.95 and 2,129.10 is: 3,193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.65 : 10,588.95 = 2,129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.65/10,588.95 = 2,129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.65x = 10,588.95 × 2,129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.65x = 22,544,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,933.45/7,060.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.04

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