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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.65, 10,585.42 and 2,674.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.65, 10,585.42 and 2,674.31 is: 4,009.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.65 : 10,585.42 = 2,674.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.65/10,585.42 = 2,674.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.65x = 10,585.42 × 2,674.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.65x = 28,308,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308,628.26/7,059.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.92

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