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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.80, 10,590.68 and 2,381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.80, 10,590.68 and 2,381.15 is: 3,572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.80 : 10,590.68 = 2,381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.80/10,590.68 = 2,381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.80x = 10,590.68 × 2,381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.80x = 25,217,985.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217,985.78/7,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.05

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