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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.31, 10,584.72 and 2,124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.31, 10,584.72 and 2,124.84 is: 3,187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.31 : 10,584.72 = 2,124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.31/10,584.72 = 2,124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.31x = 10,584.72 × 2,124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.31x = 22,490,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,490,836.44/7,055.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.79

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