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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.47, 10,586.97 and 2,555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.47, 10,586.97 and 2,555.94 is: 3,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.47 : 10,586.97 = 2,555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.47/10,586.97 = 2,555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.47x = 10,586.97 × 2,555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.47x = 27,059,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,059,660.10/7,059.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.10

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