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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.61, 10,586.94 and 2,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.61, 10,586.94 and 2,898.44 is: 4,346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.61 : 10,586.94 = 2,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.61/10,586.94 = 2,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.61x = 10,586.94 × 2,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.61x = 30,685,610.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,685,610.37/7,059.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.64

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