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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.84, 10,598.80 and 2,135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.84, 10,598.80 and 2,135.46 is: 3,203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.84 : 10,598.80 = 2,135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.84/10,598.80 = 2,135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.84x = 10,598.80 × 2,135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.84x = 22,633,313.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,313.45/7,065.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.20

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