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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.40, 10,585.90 and 2,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.40, 10,585.90 and 2,675.40 is: 4,011.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.40 : 10,585.90 = 2,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.40/10,585.90 = 2,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.40x = 10,585.90 × 2,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.40x = 28,321,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321,516.86/7,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.89

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