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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.82, 10,588.22 and 2,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.82, 10,588.22 and 2,441.82 is: 3,662.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.82 : 10,588.22 = 2,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.82/10,588.22 = 2,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.82x = 10,588.22 × 2,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.82x = 25,854,474.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,854,474.42/7,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.72

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