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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.92, 10,593.15 and 2,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.92, 10,593.15 and 2,131.56 is: 3,197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.92 : 10,593.15 = 2,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.92/10,593.15 = 2,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.92x = 10,593.15 × 2,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.92x = 22,579,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,579,934.81/7,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.42

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