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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.93, 10,592.96 and 2,131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.93, 10,592.96 and 2,131.61 is: 3,197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.93 : 10,592.96 = 2,131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.93/10,592.96 = 2,131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.93x = 10,592.96 × 2,131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.93x = 22,580,095.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,095.27/7,061.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.44

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