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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.66, 10,593.87 and 2,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.66, 10,593.87 and 2,131.10 is: 3,197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.66 : 10,593.87 = 2,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.66/10,593.87 = 2,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.66x = 10,593.87 × 2,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.66x = 22,576,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,576,596.36/7,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.07

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