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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.78, 10,586.40 and 2,899.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.78, 10,586.40 and 2,899.05 is: 4,349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.78 : 10,586.40 = 2,899.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.78/10,586.40 = 2,899.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.78x = 10,586.40 × 2,899.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.78x = 30,690,502.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,690,502.92/7,056.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.08

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