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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.48, 10,591.20 and 3,545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.48, 10,591.20 and 3,545.25 is: 5,318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.48 : 10,591.20 = 3,545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.48/10,591.20 = 3,545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.48x = 10,591.20 × 3,545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.48x = 37,548,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,548,451.80/7,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,318.87

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