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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.82, 10,591.31 and 2,130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.82, 10,591.31 and 2,130.50 is: 3,195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.82 : 10,591.31 = 2,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.82/10,591.31 = 2,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.82x = 10,591.31 × 2,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.82x = 22,564,801.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564,801.78/7,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.78

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