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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.79, 10,581.91 and 2,679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.79, 10,581.91 and 2,679.32 is: 4,016.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.79 : 10,581.91 = 2,679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.79/10,581.91 = 2,679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.79x = 10,581.91 × 2,679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.79x = 28,352,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,352,342.86/7,058.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.60

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