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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.97, 10,586.93 and 2,127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.97, 10,586.93 and 2,127.59 is: 3,190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.97 : 10,586.93 = 2,127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.97/10,586.93 = 2,127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.97x = 10,586.93 × 2,127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.97x = 22,524,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524,678.19/7,058.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.93

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