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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.71, 10,589.69 and 3,774.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.71, 10,589.69 and 3,774.97 is: 5,663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.71 : 10,589.69 = 3,774.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.71/10,589.69 = 3,774.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.71x = 10,589.69 × 3,774.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.71x = 39,975,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,975,762.06/7,058.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.32

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