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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.94, 10,579.69 and 3,898.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.94, 10,579.69 and 3,898.00 is: 5,841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.94 : 10,579.69 = 3,898.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.94/10,579.69 = 3,898.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.94x = 10,579.69 × 3,898.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.94x = 41,239,595.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,239,595.43/7,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,841.35

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