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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.52, 10,591.16 and 2,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.52, 10,591.16 and 2,131.68 is: 3,196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.52 : 10,591.16 = 2,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.52/10,591.16 = 2,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.52x = 10,591.16 × 2,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.52x = 22,576,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,576,963.95/7,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.28

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