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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.24, 10,589.31 and 2,129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.24, 10,589.31 and 2,129.35 is: 3,193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.24 : 10,589.31 = 2,129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.24/10,589.31 = 2,129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.24x = 10,589.31 × 2,129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.24x = 22,548,347.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,347.25/7,061.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.26

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