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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.94, 10,587.21 and 2,378.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.94, 10,587.21 and 2,378.69 is: 3,567.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.94 : 10,587.21 = 2,378.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.94/10,587.21 = 2,378.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.94x = 10,587.21 × 2,378.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.94x = 25,183,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,183,690.55/7,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.13

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