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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.26, 10,587.69 and 2,127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.26, 10,587.69 and 2,127.33 is: 3,191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.26 : 10,587.69 = 2,127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.26/10,587.69 = 2,127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.26x = 10,587.69 × 2,127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.26x = 22,523,510.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,523,510.57/7,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.54

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