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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.11, 10,592.87 and 2,131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.11, 10,592.87 and 2,131.61 is: 3,197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.11 : 10,592.87 = 2,131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.11/10,592.87 = 2,131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.11x = 10,592.87 × 2,131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.11x = 22,579,899.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,579,899.43/7,062.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.33

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