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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.76, 10,586.72 and 2,127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.76, 10,586.72 and 2,127.44 is: 3,191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.76 : 10,586.72 = 2,127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.76/10,586.72 = 2,127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.76x = 10,586.72 × 2,127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.76x = 22,522,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522,611.60/7,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.18

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