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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.62, 10,591.38 and 2,902.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.62, 10,591.38 and 2,902.59 is: 4,354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.62 : 10,591.38 = 2,902.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.62/10,591.38 = 2,902.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.62x = 10,591.38 × 2,902.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.62x = 30,742,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,742,433.67/7,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.69

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