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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.49, 10,592.69 and 2,900.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.49, 10,592.69 and 2,900.76 is: 4,352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.49 : 10,592.69 = 2,900.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.49/10,592.69 = 2,900.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.49x = 10,592.69 × 2,900.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.49x = 30,726,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,726,851.44/7,059.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.56

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