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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.14, 10,588.21 and 2,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.14, 10,588.21 and 2,313.28 is: 3,470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.14 : 10,588.21 = 2,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.14/10,588.21 = 2,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.14x = 10,588.21 × 2,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.14x = 24,493,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,493,514.89/7,058.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.25

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