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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.23, 10,579.82 and 2,122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.23, 10,579.82 and 2,122.86 is: 3,184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.23 : 10,579.82 = 2,122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.23/10,579.82 = 2,122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.23x = 10,579.82 × 2,122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.23x = 22,459,466.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,459,466.07/7,053.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.28

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