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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.25, 10,594.95 and 2,132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.25, 10,594.95 and 2,132.93 is: 3,199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.25 : 10,594.95 = 2,132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.25/10,594.95 = 2,132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.25x = 10,594.95 × 2,132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.25x = 22,598,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598,317.19/7,063.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.42

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