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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.22, 10,586.29 and 2,378.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.22, 10,586.29 and 2,378.23 is: 3,566.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.22 : 10,586.29 = 2,378.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.22/10,586.29 = 2,378.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.22x = 10,586.29 × 2,378.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.22x = 25,176,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,176,632.47/7,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.49

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