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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.94, 10,592.46 and 2,131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.94, 10,592.46 and 2,131.74 is: 3,197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.94 : 10,592.46 = 2,131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.94/10,592.46 = 2,131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.94x = 10,592.46 × 2,131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.94x = 22,580,370.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,370.68/7,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.47

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