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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.08, 10,592.54 and 2,131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.08, 10,592.54 and 2,131.22 is: 3,197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.08 : 10,592.54 = 2,131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.08/10,592.54 = 2,131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.08x = 10,592.54 × 2,131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.08x = 22,575,033.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575,033.10/7,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.11

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