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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.06, 10,586.97 and 2,440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.06, 10,586.97 and 2,440.94 is: 3,661.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.06 : 10,586.97 = 2,440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.06/10,586.97 = 2,440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.06x = 10,586.97 × 2,440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.06x = 25,842,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,842,158.55/7,058.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.37

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