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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.72, 10,591.34 and 2,131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.72, 10,591.34 and 2,131.06 is: 3,196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.72 : 10,591.34 = 2,131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.72/10,591.34 = 2,131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.72x = 10,591.34 × 2,131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.72x = 22,570,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,781.02/7,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.67

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