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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063, 10,598.82 and 2,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063, 10,598.82 and 2,959 is: 4,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063 : 10,598.82 = 2,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063/10,598.82 = 2,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063x = 10,598.82 × 2,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063x = 31,361,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,361,908.38/7,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.31

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