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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.70, 10,588.05 and 6,426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.70, 10,588.05 and 6,426.90 is: 9,640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.70 : 10,588.05 = 6,426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.70/10,588.05 = 6,426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.70x = 10,588.05 × 6,426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.70x = 68,048,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,048,338.55/7,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,640.35

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