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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.67, 10,592.22 and 2,131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.67, 10,592.22 and 2,131.17 is: 3,196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.67 : 10,592.22 = 2,131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.67/10,592.22 = 2,131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.67x = 10,592.22 × 2,131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.67x = 22,573,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,821.50/7,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.67

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