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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.67, 10,593.72 and 2,132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.67, 10,593.72 and 2,132.17 is: 3,198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.67 : 10,593.72 = 2,132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.67/10,593.72 = 2,132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.67x = 10,593.72 × 2,132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.67x = 22,587,611.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587,611.97/7,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.17

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