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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.21, 10,601.16 and 2,135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.21, 10,601.16 and 2,135.98 is: 3,204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.21 : 10,601.16 = 2,135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.21/10,601.16 = 2,135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.21x = 10,601.16 × 2,135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.21x = 22,643,865.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,643,865.74/7,066.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.53

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