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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.58, 10,596.81 and 2,132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.58, 10,596.81 and 2,132.75 is: 3,199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.58 : 10,596.81 = 2,132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.58/10,596.81 = 2,132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.58x = 10,596.81 × 2,132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.58x = 22,600,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600,346.53/7,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.56

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