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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.21, 10,578.84 and 2,122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.21, 10,578.84 and 2,122.57 is: 3,183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.21 : 10,578.84 = 2,122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.21/10,578.84 = 2,122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.21x = 10,578.84 × 2,122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.21x = 22,454,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,454,328.42/7,054.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.11

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