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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.67, 10,577.94 and 2,121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.67, 10,577.94 and 2,121.85 is: 3,182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.67 : 10,577.94 = 2,121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.67/10,577.94 = 2,121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.67x = 10,577.94 × 2,121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.67x = 22,444,801.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,444,801.99/7,053.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.00

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