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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.10, 10,577.73 and 2,122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.10, 10,577.73 and 2,122.82 is: 3,183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.10 : 10,577.73 = 2,122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.10/10,577.73 = 2,122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.10x = 10,577.73 × 2,122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.10x = 22,454,616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,454,616.80/7,054.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.20

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