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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.56, 10,595.54 and 2,131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.56, 10,595.54 and 2,131.90 is: 3,198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.56 : 10,595.54 = 2,131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.56/10,595.54 = 2,131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.56x = 10,595.54 × 2,131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.56x = 22,588,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588,670.17/7,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.37

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