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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.02, 10,591.12 and 2,897.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.02, 10,591.12 and 2,897.91 is: 4,347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.02 : 10,591.12 = 2,897.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.02/10,591.12 = 2,897.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.02x = 10,591.12 × 2,897.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.02x = 30,692,116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692,116.18/7,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.93

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