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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.07, 10,588.60 and 2,442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.07, 10,588.60 and 2,442.07 is: 3,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.07 : 10,588.60 = 2,442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.07/10,588.60 = 2,442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.07x = 10,588.60 × 2,442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.07x = 25,858,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,858,049.46/7,059.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.10

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