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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.44, 10,587.21 and 2,128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.44, 10,587.21 and 2,128.24 is: 3,192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.44 : 10,587.21 = 2,128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.44/10,587.21 = 2,128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.44x = 10,587.21 × 2,128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.44x = 22,532,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,532,123.81/7,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.22

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