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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.04, 10,586.93 and 2,126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.04, 10,586.93 and 2,126.43 is: 3,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.04 : 10,586.93 = 2,126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.04/10,586.93 = 2,126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.04x = 10,586.93 × 2,126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.04x = 22,512,354.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512,354.93/7,057.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.06

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