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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.52, 10,589.66 and 2,130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.52, 10,589.66 and 2,130.68 is: 3,194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.52 : 10,589.66 = 2,130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.52/10,589.66 = 2,130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.52x = 10,589.66 × 2,130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.52x = 22,563,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,563,176.77/7,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.78

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