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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.08, 10,591.40 and 3,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.08, 10,591.40 and 3,362.96 is: 5,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.08 : 10,591.40 = 3,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.08/10,591.40 = 3,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.08x = 10,591.40 × 3,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.08x = 35,618,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,618,409.99/7,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.76

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