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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.59, 10,582.16 and 2,124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.59, 10,582.16 and 2,124.93 is: 3,187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.59 : 10,582.16 = 2,124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.59/10,582.16 = 2,124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.59x = 10,582.16 × 2,124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.59x = 22,486,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,486,349.25/7,054.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.48

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