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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.28, 10,588.92 and 2,898.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.28, 10,588.92 and 2,898.58 is: 4,347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.28 : 10,588.92 = 2,898.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.28/10,588.92 = 2,898.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.28x = 10,588.92 × 2,898.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.28x = 30,692,831.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692,831.73/7,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.87

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