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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.13, 10,589.37 and 2,379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.13, 10,589.37 and 2,379.88 is: 3,569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.13 : 10,589.37 = 2,379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.13/10,589.37 = 2,379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.13x = 10,589.37 × 2,379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.13x = 25,201,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,201,403.40/7,061.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.03

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