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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.99, 10,588.78 and 2,379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.99, 10,588.78 and 2,379.73 is: 3,568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.99 : 10,588.78 = 2,379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.99/10,588.78 = 2,379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.99x = 10,588.78 × 2,379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.99x = 25,198,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,198,437.43/7,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.68

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