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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.70, 10,589.55 and 6,195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.70, 10,589.55 and 6,195.70 is: 9,293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.70 : 10,589.55 = 6,195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.70/10,589.55 = 6,195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.70x = 10,589.55 × 6,195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.70x = 65,609,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,609,674.94/7,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.55

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