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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.98, 10,588.94 and 2,129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.98, 10,588.94 and 2,129.10 is: 3,192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.98 : 10,588.94 = 2,129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.98/10,588.94 = 2,129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.98x = 10,588.94 × 2,129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.98x = 22,544,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,912.15/7,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.89

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