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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.19, 10,594.85 and 2,132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.19, 10,594.85 and 2,132.87 is: 3,199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.19 : 10,594.85 = 2,132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.19/10,594.85 = 2,132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.19x = 10,594.85 × 2,132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.19x = 22,597,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,597,374.08/7,063.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.32

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