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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.31, 10,586.22 and 2,125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.31, 10,586.22 and 2,125.84 is: 3,189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.31 : 10,586.22 = 2,125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.31/10,586.22 = 2,125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.31x = 10,586.22 × 2,125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.31x = 22,504,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,504,609.92/7,056.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.29

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