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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.07, 10,592.07 and 2,842.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.07, 10,592.07 and 2,842.15 is: 4,264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.07 : 10,592.07 = 2,842.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.07/10,592.07 = 2,842.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.07x = 10,592.07 × 2,842.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.07x = 30,104,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,104,249.37/7,059.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.62

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