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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.90, 10,587.69 and 2,378.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.90, 10,587.69 and 2,378.66 is: 3,567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.90 : 10,587.69 = 2,378.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.90/10,587.69 = 2,378.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.90x = 10,587.69 × 2,378.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.90x = 25,184,449.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184,449.86/7,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.25

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