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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.84, 10,595.25 and 2,131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.84, 10,595.25 and 2,131.92 is: 3,198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.84 : 10,595.25 = 2,131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.84/10,595.25 = 2,131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.84x = 10,595.25 × 2,131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.84x = 22,588,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588,225.38/7,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.18

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