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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066.96, 10,601.92 and 2,136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,066.96, 10,601.92 and 2,136.96 is: 3,205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066.96 : 10,601.92 = 2,136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066.96/10,601.92 = 2,136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066.96x = 10,601.92 × 2,136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066.96x = 22,655,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,655,878.96/7,066.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.89

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