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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.16, 10,594.62 and 2,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.16, 10,594.62 and 2,131.60 is: 3,197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.16 : 10,594.62 = 2,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.16/10,594.62 = 2,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.16x = 10,594.62 × 2,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.16x = 22,583,491.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,491.99/7,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.82

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