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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.47, 10,593.78 and 2,132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.47, 10,593.78 and 2,132.15 is: 3,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.47 : 10,593.78 = 2,132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.47/10,593.78 = 2,132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.47x = 10,593.78 × 2,132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.47x = 22,587,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587,528.03/7,062.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.25

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