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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.24, 10,588.86 and 2,441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.24, 10,588.86 and 2,441.16 is: 3,661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.24 : 10,588.86 = 2,441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.24/10,588.86 = 2,441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.24x = 10,588.86 × 2,441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.24x = 25,849,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,849,101.48/7,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.74

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