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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.38, 10,584.52 and 2,124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.38, 10,584.52 and 2,124.82 is: 3,187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.38 : 10,584.52 = 2,124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.38/10,584.52 = 2,124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.38x = 10,584.52 × 2,124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.38x = 22,490,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,490,199.79/7,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.67

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