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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.23, 10,587.42 and 3,360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.23, 10,587.42 and 3,360.84 is: 5,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.23 : 10,587.42 = 3,360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.23/10,587.42 = 3,360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.23x = 10,587.42 × 3,360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.23x = 35,582,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,582,624.63/7,058.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.30

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