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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.91, 10,580.40 and 2,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.91, 10,580.40 and 2,124.04 is: 3,185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.91 : 10,580.40 = 2,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.91/10,580.40 = 2,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.91x = 10,580.40 × 2,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.91x = 22,473,192.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,473,192.82/7,053.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.92

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