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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.12, 10,588.26 and 2,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.12, 10,588.26 and 2,127.12 is: 3,191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.12 : 10,588.26 = 2,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.12/10,588.26 = 2,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.12x = 10,588.26 × 2,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.12x = 22,522,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522,499.61/7,058.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.01

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