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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.11, 10,598.79 and 2,385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.11, 10,598.79 and 2,385.54 is: 3,578.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.11 : 10,598.79 = 2,385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.11/10,598.79 = 2,385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.11x = 10,598.79 × 2,385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.11x = 25,283,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,283,837.50/7,065.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.69

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