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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.75, 10,591.43 and 2,442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.75, 10,591.43 and 2,442.75 is: 3,664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.75 : 10,591.43 = 2,442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.75/10,591.43 = 2,442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.75x = 10,591.43 × 2,442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.75x = 25,872,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,872,203.42/7,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.75

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