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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.51, 10,581.48 and 2,122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.51, 10,581.48 and 2,122.68 is: 3,184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.51 : 10,581.48 = 2,122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.51/10,581.48 = 2,122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.51x = 10,581.48 × 2,122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.51x = 22,461,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,461,095.97/7,053.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.39

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