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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.56, 10,593.91 and 2,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.56, 10,593.91 and 2,132.24 is: 3,198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.56 : 10,593.91 = 2,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.56/10,593.91 = 2,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.56x = 10,593.91 × 2,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.56x = 22,588,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588,758.66/7,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.38

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