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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.68, 10,591.10 and 2,130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.68, 10,591.10 and 2,130.36 is: 3,195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.68 : 10,591.10 = 2,130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.68/10,591.10 = 2,130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.68x = 10,591.10 × 2,130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.68x = 22,562,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,845.14/7,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.56

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