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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.66, 10,596.39 and 3,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.66, 10,596.39 and 3,364.44 is: 5,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.66 : 10,596.39 = 3,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.66/10,596.39 = 3,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.66x = 10,596.39 × 3,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.66x = 35,650,918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,650,918.37/7,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.95

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