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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.98, 10,587.44 and 2,128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.98, 10,587.44 and 2,128.10 is: 3,191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.98 : 10,587.44 = 2,128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.98/10,587.44 = 2,128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.98x = 10,587.44 × 2,128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.98x = 22,531,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,531,083.45/7,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.38

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