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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.17, 10,588.95 and 3,937.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.17, 10,588.95 and 3,937.43 is: 5,906.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.17 : 10,588.95 = 3,937.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.17/10,588.95 = 3,937.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.17x = 10,588.95 × 3,937.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.17x = 41,693,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,693,249.40/7,059.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,906.25

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