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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.42, 10,589.81 and 2,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.42, 10,589.81 and 2,379.24 is: 3,569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.42 : 10,589.81 = 2,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.42/10,589.81 = 2,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.42x = 10,589.81 × 2,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.42x = 25,195,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,195,687.65/7,059.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.09

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