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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.61, 10,589.07 and 2,898.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.61, 10,589.07 and 2,898.59 is: 4,347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.61 : 10,589.07 = 2,898.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.61/10,589.07 = 2,898.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.61x = 10,589.07 × 2,898.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.61x = 30,693,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,693,330.34/7,059.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.74

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