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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.71, 10,591.19 and 3,775.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.71, 10,591.19 and 3,775.97 is: 5,664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.71 : 10,591.19 = 3,775.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.71/10,591.19 = 3,775.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.71x = 10,591.19 × 3,775.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.71x = 39,992,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,992,015.70/7,059.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.82

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