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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.35, 10,581.44 and 2,123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.35, 10,581.44 and 2,123.42 is: 3,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.35 : 10,581.44 = 2,123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.35/10,581.44 = 2,123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.35x = 10,581.44 × 2,123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.35x = 22,468,777.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,777.80/7,053.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.55

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