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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.56, 10,592.42 and 2,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.56, 10,592.42 and 2,131.25 is: 3,196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.56 : 10,592.42 = 2,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.56/10,592.42 = 2,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.56x = 10,592.42 × 2,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.56x = 22,575,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575,043.49/7,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.89

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