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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.40, 10,593.42 and 2,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.40, 10,593.42 and 2,901.40 is: 4,353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.40 : 10,593.42 = 2,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.40/10,593.42 = 2,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.40x = 10,593.42 × 2,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.40x = 30,735,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,735,748.79/7,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.88

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