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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.58, 10,595.34 and 2,132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.58, 10,595.34 and 2,132.68 is: 3,199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.58 : 10,595.34 = 2,132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.58/10,595.34 = 2,132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.58x = 10,595.34 × 2,132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.58x = 22,596,469.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596,469.71/7,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.46

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