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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.15, 10,579.62 and 2,121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.15, 10,579.62 and 2,121.57 is: 3,182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.15 : 10,579.62 = 2,121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.15/10,579.62 = 2,121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.15x = 10,579.62 × 2,121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.15x = 22,445,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445,404.40/7,052.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.78

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