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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038.06, 10,558.59 and 2,595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038.06, 10,558.59 and 2,595.74 is: 3,894.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038.06 : 10,558.59 = 2,595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038.06/10,558.59 = 2,595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038.06x = 10,558.59 × 2,595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038.06x = 27,407,301.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,407,301.61/7,038.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.16

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