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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.33, 10,593.56 and 2,132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.33, 10,593.56 and 2,132.01 is: 3,198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.33 : 10,593.56 = 2,132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.33/10,593.56 = 2,132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.33x = 10,593.56 × 2,132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.33x = 22,585,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,575.86/7,062.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.03

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