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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.60, 10,590.48 and 2,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.60, 10,590.48 and 2,131.32 is: 3,195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.60 : 10,590.48 = 2,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.60/10,590.48 = 2,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.60x = 10,590.48 × 2,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.60x = 22,571,701.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571,701.83/7,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.95

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