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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.74, 10,591.56 and 2,130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.74, 10,591.56 and 2,130.86 is: 3,195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.74 : 10,591.56 = 2,130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.74/10,591.56 = 2,130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.74x = 10,591.56 × 2,130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.74x = 22,569,131.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,131.54/7,062.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.52

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