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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.18, 10,591.85 and 2,130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.18, 10,591.85 and 2,130.86 is: 3,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.18 : 10,591.85 = 2,130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.18/10,591.85 = 2,130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.18x = 10,591.85 × 2,130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.18x = 22,569,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,749.49/7,061.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.31

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