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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.99, 10,585.49 and 2,438.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.99, 10,585.49 and 2,438.91 is: 3,658.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.99 : 10,585.49 = 2,438.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.99/10,585.49 = 2,438.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.99x = 10,585.49 × 2,438.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.99x = 25,817,045.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,817,045.22/7,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.37

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