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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,794.92, 10,179.11 and 4,681.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,794.92, 10,179.11 and 4,681.56 is: 7,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,794.92 : 10,179.11 = 4,681.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,794.92/10,179.11 = 4,681.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,794.92x = 10,179.11 × 4,681.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,794.92x = 47,654,150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,654,150.92/6,794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.20

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