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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.28, 10,588.10 and 1,865.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.28, 10,588.10 and 1,865.56 is: 2,798.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.28 : 10,588.10 = 1,865.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.28/10,588.10 = 1,865.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.28x = 10,588.10 × 1,865.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.28x = 19,752,735.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752,735.84/7,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.12

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