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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.29, 10,580.38 and 3,935.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.29, 10,580.38 and 3,935.97 is: 5,899.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.29 : 10,580.38 = 3,935.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.29/10,580.38 = 3,935.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.29x = 10,580.38 × 3,935.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.29x = 41,644,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,644,038.59/7,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.19

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