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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.54, 10,585.57 and 2,377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.54, 10,585.57 and 2,377.99 is: 3,565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.54 : 10,585.57 = 2,377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.54/10,585.57 = 2,377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.54x = 10,585.57 × 2,377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.54x = 25,172,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172,379.60/7,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.73

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