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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.25, 10,593.72 and 2,442.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.25, 10,593.72 and 2,442.25 is: 3,665.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.25 : 10,593.72 = 2,442.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.25/10,593.72 = 2,442.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.25x = 10,593.72 × 2,442.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.25x = 25,872,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,872,525.91/7,059.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.05

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