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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.85, 10,585.96 and 2,127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.85, 10,585.96 and 2,127.48 is: 3,190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.85 : 10,585.96 = 2,127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.85/10,585.96 = 2,127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.85x = 10,585.96 × 2,127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.85x = 22,521,373.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,521,373.16/7,057.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.97

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