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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.22, 10,585.94 and 3,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.22, 10,585.94 and 3,358.70 is: 5,038.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.22 : 10,585.94 = 3,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.22/10,585.94 = 3,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.22x = 10,585.94 × 3,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.22x = 35,554,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,554,996.68/7,057.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.10

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