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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.71, 10,593.06 and 2,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.71, 10,593.06 and 2,131.72 is: 3,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.71 : 10,593.06 = 2,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.71/10,593.06 = 2,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.71x = 10,593.06 × 2,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.71x = 22,581,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581,437.86/7,061.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.73

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