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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.18, 10,588.96 and 3,937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.18, 10,588.96 and 3,937.44 is: 5,906.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.18 : 10,588.96 = 3,937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.18/10,588.96 = 3,937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.18x = 10,588.96 × 3,937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.18x = 41,693,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,693,394.66/7,059.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,906.27

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