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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.68, 10,579.38 and 2,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.68, 10,579.38 and 2,436.28 is: 3,651.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.68 : 10,579.38 = 2,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.68/10,579.38 = 2,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.68x = 10,579.38 × 2,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.68x = 25,774,331.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,774,331.91/7,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.44

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