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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.10, 10,590.96 and 2,901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.10, 10,590.96 and 2,901.07 is: 4,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.10 : 10,590.96 = 2,901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.10/10,590.96 = 2,901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.10x = 10,590.96 × 2,901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.10x = 30,725,089.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,725,089.85/7,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.55

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