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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.93, 10,588.75 and 2,438.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.93, 10,588.75 and 2,438.93 is: 3,660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.93 : 10,588.75 = 2,438.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.93/10,588.75 = 2,438.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.93x = 10,588.75 × 2,438.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.93x = 25,825,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,825,199.66/7,055.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.07

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