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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.10, 10,585.22 and 2,127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.10, 10,585.22 and 2,127.82 is: 3,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.10 : 10,585.22 = 2,127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.10/10,585.22 = 2,127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.10x = 10,585.22 × 2,127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.10x = 22,523,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,523,442.82/7,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.70

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