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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.22, 10,592.34 and 2,131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.22, 10,592.34 and 2,131.58 is: 3,196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.22 : 10,592.34 = 2,131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.22/10,592.34 = 2,131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.22x = 10,592.34 × 2,131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.22x = 22,578,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,578,420.10/7,063.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.62

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