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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.57, 10,577.39 and 2,122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.57, 10,577.39 and 2,122.71 is: 3,183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.57 : 10,577.39 = 2,122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.57/10,577.39 = 2,122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.57x = 10,577.39 × 2,122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.57x = 22,452,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,452,681.25/7,052.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.62

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