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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.11, 10,584.61 and 2,127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.11, 10,584.61 and 2,127.29 is: 3,189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.11 : 10,584.61 = 2,127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.11/10,584.61 = 2,127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.11x = 10,584.61 × 2,127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.11x = 22,516,476.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516,476.77/7,059.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.71

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