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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.59, 10,586.12 and 3,362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.59, 10,586.12 and 3,362.37 is: 5,043.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.59 : 10,586.12 = 3,362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.59/10,586.12 = 3,362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.59x = 10,586.12 × 3,362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.59x = 35,594,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,594,435.49/7,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.43

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