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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.07, 10,558.08 and 2,598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.07, 10,558.08 and 2,598.52 is: 3,896.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.07 : 10,558.08 = 2,598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.07/10,558.08 = 2,598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.07x = 10,558.08 × 2,598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.07x = 27,435,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,435,382.04/7,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.48

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