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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.68, 10,589.88 and 2,439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.68, 10,589.88 and 2,439.68 is: 3,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.68 : 10,589.88 = 2,439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.68/10,589.88 = 2,439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.68x = 10,589.88 × 2,439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.68x = 25,835,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,835,918.44/7,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.20

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