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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.82, 10,593.96 and 2,130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.82, 10,593.96 and 2,130.94 is: 3,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.82 : 10,593.96 = 2,130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.82/10,593.96 = 2,130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.82x = 10,593.96 × 2,130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.82x = 22,575,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575,093.12/7,061.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.78

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