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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.16, 10,594.81 and 2,132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.16, 10,594.81 and 2,132.84 is: 3,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.16 : 10,594.81 = 2,132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.16/10,594.81 = 2,132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.16x = 10,594.81 × 2,132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.16x = 22,597,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,597,034.56/7,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.28

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