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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.85, 10,582.57 and 2,124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.85, 10,582.57 and 2,124.34 is: 3,186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.85 : 10,582.57 = 2,124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.85/10,582.57 = 2,124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.85x = 10,582.57 × 2,124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.85x = 22,480,973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480,973.81/7,055.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.15

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