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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.98, 10,593.03 and 2,131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.98, 10,593.03 and 2,131.66 is: 3,197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.98 : 10,593.03 = 2,131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.98/10,593.03 = 2,131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.98x = 10,593.03 × 2,131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.98x = 22,580,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,580,685.36/7,061.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.50

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