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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.99, 10,589.99 and 2,441.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.99, 10,589.99 and 2,441.91 is: 3,662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.99 : 10,589.99 = 2,441.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.99/10,589.99 = 2,441.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.99x = 10,589.99 × 2,441.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.99x = 25,859,790.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,859,790.27/7,059.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.87

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