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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.68, 10,585.73 and 2,378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.68, 10,585.73 and 2,378.14 is: 3,565.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.68 : 10,585.73 = 2,378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.68/10,585.73 = 2,378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.68x = 10,585.73 × 2,378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.68x = 25,174,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,174,327.42/7,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.93

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