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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.92, 10,587.36 and 2,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.92, 10,587.36 and 2,126.72 is: 3,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.92 : 10,587.36 = 2,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.92/10,587.36 = 2,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.92x = 10,587.36 × 2,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.92x = 22,516,350.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516,350.26/7,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.68

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