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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.13, 10,593.26 and 2,131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.13, 10,593.26 and 2,131.81 is: 3,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.13 : 10,593.26 = 2,131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.13/10,593.26 = 2,131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.13x = 10,593.26 × 2,131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.13x = 22,582,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582,800.44/7,062.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.73

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