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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.94, 10,585.71 and 2,377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.94, 10,585.71 and 2,377.69 is: 3,565.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.94 : 10,585.71 = 2,377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.94/10,585.71 = 2,377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.94x = 10,585.71 × 2,377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.94x = 25,169,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,169,536.81/7,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.63

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