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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.21, 10,577.34 and 2,121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.21, 10,577.34 and 2,121.57 is: 3,181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.21 : 10,577.34 = 2,121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.21/10,577.34 = 2,121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.21x = 10,577.34 × 2,121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.21x = 22,440,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,440,567.22/7,053.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.61

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