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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.88, 10,587.56 and 2,127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.88, 10,587.56 and 2,127.42 is: 3,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.88 : 10,587.56 = 2,127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.88/10,587.56 = 2,127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.88x = 10,587.56 × 2,127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.88x = 22,524,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524,186.90/7,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.90

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