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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059, 10,588.80 and 2,676.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059, 10,588.80 and 2,676.75 is: 4,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059 : 10,588.80 = 2,676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059/10,588.80 = 2,676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059x = 10,588.80 × 2,676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059x = 28,343,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,343,570.40/7,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.24

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