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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.96, 10,591.11 and 2,380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.96, 10,591.11 and 2,380.38 is: 3,570.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.96 : 10,591.11 = 2,380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.96/10,591.11 = 2,380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.96x = 10,591.11 × 2,380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.96x = 25,210,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,210,866.42/7,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.96

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