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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.57, 10,593.93 and 2,132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.57, 10,593.93 and 2,132.25 is: 3,198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.57 : 10,593.93 = 2,132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.57/10,593.93 = 2,132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.57x = 10,593.93 × 2,132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.57x = 22,588,907.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588,907.24/7,062.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.40

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