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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.99, 10,588.85 and 2,438.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.99, 10,588.85 and 2,438.99 is: 3,660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.99 : 10,588.85 = 2,438.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.99/10,588.85 = 2,438.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.99x = 10,588.85 × 2,438.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.99x = 25,826,099.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,826,099.26/7,055.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.17

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