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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.68, 10,580.55 and 2,121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.68, 10,580.55 and 2,121.94 is: 3,183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.68 : 10,580.55 = 2,121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.68/10,580.55 = 2,121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.68x = 10,580.55 × 2,121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.68x = 22,451,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,451,292.27/7,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.37

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