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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.52, 10,590.84 and 3,360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.52, 10,590.84 and 3,360.72 is: 5,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.52 : 10,590.84 = 3,360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.52/10,590.84 = 3,360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.52x = 10,590.84 × 3,360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.52x = 35,592,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,592,847.80/7,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.54

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