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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.33, 10,592.06 and 2,131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.33, 10,592.06 and 2,131.01 is: 3,196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.33 : 10,592.06 = 2,131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.33/10,592.06 = 2,131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.33x = 10,592.06 × 2,131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.33x = 22,571,722.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571,722.17/7,061.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.53

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