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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.37, 10,583.34 and 2,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.37, 10,583.34 and 2,127.52 is: 3,190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.37 : 10,583.34 = 2,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.37/10,583.34 = 2,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.37x = 10,583.34 × 2,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.37x = 22,516,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516,267.52/7,056.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.91

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