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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.93, 10,558.59 and 2,596.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.93, 10,558.59 and 2,596.63 is: 3,894.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.93 : 10,558.59 = 2,596.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.93/10,558.59 = 2,596.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.93x = 10,558.59 × 2,596.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.93x = 27,416,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,416,751.55/7,039.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.46

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