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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.38, 10,588.66 and 3,059.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.38, 10,588.66 and 3,059.14 is: 4,587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.38 : 10,588.66 = 3,059.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.38/10,588.66 = 3,059.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.38x = 10,588.66 × 3,059.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.38x = 32,392,193.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,392,193.35/7,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.88

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