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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.34, 10,591.57 and 2,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.34, 10,591.57 and 2,676.80 is: 4,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.34 : 10,591.57 = 2,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.34/10,591.57 = 2,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.34x = 10,591.57 × 2,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.34x = 28,351,488.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,351,488.59/7,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.17

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