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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.62, 10,595.78 and 3,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.62, 10,595.78 and 3,775.52 is: 5,666.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.62 : 10,595.78 = 3,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.62/10,595.78 = 3,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.62x = 10,595.78 × 3,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.62x = 40,004,579.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,004,579.31/7,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,666.68

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