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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.32, 10,590.52 and 2,676.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.32, 10,590.52 and 2,676.82 is: 4,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.32 : 10,590.52 = 2,676.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.32/10,590.52 = 2,676.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.32x = 10,590.52 × 2,676.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.32x = 28,348,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,348,915.75/7,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.81

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