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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.65, 10,588.59 and 2,127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.65, 10,588.59 and 2,127.45 is: 3,191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.65 : 10,588.59 = 2,127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.65/10,588.59 = 2,127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.65x = 10,588.59 × 2,127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.65x = 22,526,695.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526,695.80/7,057.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.81

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