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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.98, 10,596.99 and 2,134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.98, 10,596.99 and 2,134.01 is: 3,201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.98 : 10,596.99 = 2,134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.98/10,596.99 = 2,134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.98x = 10,596.99 × 2,134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.98x = 22,614,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614,117.12/7,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.33

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