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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.13, 10,588.82 and 1,865.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.13, 10,588.82 and 1,865.14 is: 2,797.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.13 : 10,588.82 = 1,865.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.13/10,588.82 = 1,865.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.13x = 10,588.82 × 1,865.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.13x = 19,749,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,749,631.73/7,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.74

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