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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.66, 10,592.86 and 2,130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.66, 10,592.86 and 2,130.46 is: 3,196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.66 : 10,592.86 = 2,130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.66/10,592.86 = 2,130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.66x = 10,592.86 × 2,130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.66x = 22,567,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,567,664.52/7,060.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.25

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