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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.63, 10,589.27 and 1,865.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.63, 10,589.27 and 1,865.55 is: 2,798.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.63 : 10,589.27 = 1,865.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.63/10,589.27 = 1,865.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.63x = 10,589.27 × 1,865.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.63x = 19,754,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754,803.32/7,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.28

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