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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.25, 10,591.36 and 2,379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.25, 10,591.36 and 2,379.78 is: 3,570.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.25 : 10,591.36 = 2,379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.25/10,591.36 = 2,379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.25x = 10,591.36 × 2,379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.25x = 25,205,100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,205,100.75/7,059.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.51

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