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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.13, 10,590.11 and 2,378.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.13, 10,590.11 and 2,378.95 is: 3,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.13 : 10,590.11 = 2,378.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.13/10,590.11 = 2,378.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.13x = 10,590.11 × 2,378.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.13x = 25,193,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,193,342.18/7,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.90

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