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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.92, 7,179.23 and 4,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.92, 7,179.23 and 4,011.08 is: 6,009.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.92 : 7,179.23 = 4,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.92/7,179.23 = 4,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.92x = 7,179.23 × 4,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.92x = 28,796,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,796,409.92/4,791.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.37

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