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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.93, 10,594.76 and 3,599.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.93, 10,594.76 and 3,599.61 is: 5,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.93 : 10,594.76 = 3,599.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.93/10,594.76 = 3,599.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.93x = 10,594.76 × 3,599.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.93x = 38,136,986.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,136,986.05/7,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.89

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