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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.48, 10,579.17 and 2,123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.48, 10,579.17 and 2,123.66 is: 3,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.48 : 10,579.17 = 2,123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.48/10,579.17 = 2,123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.48x = 10,579.17 × 2,123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.48x = 22,466,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466,560.16/7,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.27

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