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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.62, 10,588.45 and 2,378.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.62, 10,588.45 and 2,378.61 is: 3,568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.62 : 10,588.45 = 2,378.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.62/10,588.45 = 2,378.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.62x = 10,588.45 × 2,378.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.62x = 25,185,793.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,185,793.05/7,058.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.09

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