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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.78, 10,579.63 and 3,935.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.78, 10,579.63 and 3,935.47 is: 5,898.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.78 : 10,579.63 = 3,935.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.78/10,579.63 = 3,935.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.78x = 10,579.63 × 3,935.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.78x = 41,635,819.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,635,819.86/7,058.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,898.44

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