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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.48, 10,582.98 and 2,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.48, 10,582.98 and 2,125.14 is: 3,187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.48 : 10,582.98 = 2,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.48/10,582.98 = 2,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.48x = 10,582.98 × 2,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.48x = 22,490,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,490,314.12/7,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.64

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