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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.67, 10,590.03 and 2,379.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.67, 10,590.03 and 2,379.70 is: 3,569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.67 : 10,590.03 = 2,379.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.67/10,590.03 = 2,379.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.67x = 10,590.03 × 2,379.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.67x = 25,201,094.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,201,094.39/7,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.73

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