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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.98, 10,580.94 and 2,123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.98, 10,580.94 and 2,123.61 is: 3,185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.98 : 10,580.94 = 2,123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.98/10,580.94 = 2,123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.98x = 10,580.94 × 2,123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.98x = 22,469,789.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469,789.99/7,053.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.41

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