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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.91, 10,581.45 and 2,123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.91, 10,581.45 and 2,123.34 is: 3,185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.91 : 10,581.45 = 2,123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.91/10,581.45 = 2,123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.91x = 10,581.45 × 2,123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.91x = 22,468,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,016.04/7,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.64

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