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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.35, 10,601.58 and 2,136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.35, 10,601.58 and 2,136.72 is: 3,205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.35 : 10,601.58 = 2,136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.35/10,601.58 = 2,136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.35x = 10,601.58 × 2,136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.35x = 22,652,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,652,608.02/7,066.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.70

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