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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.49, 10,591.19 and 2,899.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.49, 10,591.19 and 2,899.76 is: 4,351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.49 : 10,591.19 = 2,899.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.49/10,591.19 = 2,899.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.49x = 10,591.19 × 2,899.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.49x = 30,711,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,711,841.66/7,058.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.05

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