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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.10, 10,580.73 and 2,124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.10, 10,580.73 and 2,124.82 is: 3,186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.10 : 10,580.73 = 2,124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.10/10,580.73 = 2,124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.10x = 10,580.73 × 2,124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.10x = 22,482,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,482,146.72/7,056.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.20

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