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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.54, 10,592.59 and 2,131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.54, 10,592.59 and 2,131.18 is: 3,196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.54 : 10,592.59 = 2,131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.54/10,592.59 = 2,131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.54x = 10,592.59 × 2,131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.54x = 22,574,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,574,731.86/7,061.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.86

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