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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.31, 10,591.54 and 2,898.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.31, 10,591.54 and 2,898.18 is: 4,348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.31 : 10,591.54 = 2,898.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.31/10,591.54 = 2,898.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.31x = 10,591.54 × 2,898.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.31x = 30,696,182.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,696,182.15/7,059.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.33

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