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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.63, 10,589.57 and 2,441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.63, 10,589.57 and 2,441.63 is: 3,663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.63 : 10,589.57 = 2,441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.63/10,589.57 = 2,441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.63x = 10,589.57 × 2,441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.63x = 25,855,746.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,855,746.64/7,058.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.00

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