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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.79, 10,581.13 and 3,936.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.79, 10,581.13 and 3,936.47 is: 5,899.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.79 : 10,581.13 = 3,936.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.79/10,581.13 = 3,936.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.79x = 10,581.13 × 3,936.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.79x = 41,652,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,652,281.13/7,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.94

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