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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.24, 10,587 and 3,354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.24, 10,587 and 3,354.09 is: 5,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.24 : 10,587 = 3,354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.24/10,587 = 3,354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.24x = 10,587 × 3,354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.24x = 35,509,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,509,750.83/7,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.25

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