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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.37, 10,581.84 and 2,126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.37, 10,581.84 and 2,126.52 is: 3,189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.37 : 10,581.84 = 2,126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.37/10,581.84 = 2,126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.37x = 10,581.84 × 2,126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.37x = 22,502,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,502,494.40/7,055.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.41

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