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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.23, 10,591.57 and 2,130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.23, 10,591.57 and 2,130.73 is: 3,196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.23 : 10,591.57 = 2,130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.23/10,591.57 = 2,130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.23x = 10,591.57 × 2,130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.23x = 22,567,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,567,775.95/7,061.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.01

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