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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.44, 10,591.32 and 2,899.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.44, 10,591.32 and 2,899.74 is: 4,350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.44 : 10,591.32 = 2,899.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.44/10,591.32 = 2,899.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.44x = 10,591.32 × 2,899.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.44x = 30,712,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,712,074.26/7,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.50

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