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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.17, 10,589.28 and 2,379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.17, 10,589.28 and 2,379.20 is: 3,568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.17 : 10,589.28 = 2,379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.17/10,589.28 = 2,379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.17x = 10,589.28 × 2,379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.17x = 25,194,014.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194,014.98/7,059.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.98

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