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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.73, 10,559.58 and 2,358.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.73, 10,559.58 and 2,358.87 is: 3,538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.73 : 10,559.58 = 2,358.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.73/10,559.58 = 2,358.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.73x = 10,559.58 × 2,358.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.73x = 24,908,676.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,908,676.47/7,039.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.30

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