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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,067.88, 10,601.64 and 2,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,067.88, 10,601.64 and 2,137.32 is: 3,205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,067.88 : 10,601.64 = 2,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,067.88/10,601.64 = 2,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,067.88x = 10,601.64 × 2,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,067.88x = 22,659,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,097.20/7,067.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.93

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