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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.66, 10,594.36 and 2,131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.66, 10,594.36 and 2,131.46 is: 3,197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.66 : 10,594.36 = 2,131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.66/10,594.36 = 2,131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.66x = 10,594.36 × 2,131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.66x = 22,581,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581,454.57/7,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.75

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