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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.10, 10,588.65 and 6,195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.10, 10,588.65 and 6,195.10 is: 9,292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.10 : 10,588.65 = 6,195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.10/10,588.65 = 6,195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.10x = 10,588.65 × 6,195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.10x = 65,597,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,597,745.62/7,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.65

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