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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.85, 10,584.17 and 4,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.85, 10,584.17 and 4,131 is: 6,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.85 : 10,584.17 = 4,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.85/10,584.17 = 4,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.85x = 10,584.17 × 4,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.85x = 43,723,201.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,723,201.11/7,058.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,194.10

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