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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.57, 10,588.37 and 2,899.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.57, 10,588.37 and 2,899.36 is: 4,351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.57 : 10,588.37 = 2,899.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.57/10,588.37 = 2,899.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.57x = 10,588.37 × 2,899.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.57x = 30,699,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,699,495.18/7,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.10

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