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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.88, 10,581.57 and 2,123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.88, 10,581.57 and 2,123.42 is: 3,184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.88 : 10,581.57 = 2,123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.88/10,581.57 = 2,123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.88x = 10,581.57 × 2,123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.88x = 22,469,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469,064.46/7,054.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.90

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