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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.35, 10,592.25 and 3,057.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.35, 10,592.25 and 3,057.95 is: 4,588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.35 : 10,592.25 = 3,057.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.35/10,592.25 = 3,057.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.35x = 10,592.25 × 3,057.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.35x = 32,390,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,390,618.25/7,059.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.33

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