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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.35, 10,583.49 and 2,125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.35, 10,583.49 and 2,125.47 is: 3,187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.35 : 10,583.49 = 2,125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.35/10,583.49 = 2,125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.35x = 10,583.49 × 2,125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.35x = 22,494,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,494,890.49/7,057.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.44

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