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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.60, 9,758.34 and 4,719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.60, 9,758.34 and 4,719.88 is: 6,506.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.60 : 9,758.34 = 4,719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.60/9,758.34 = 4,719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.60x = 9,758.34 × 4,719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.60x = 46,058,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,058,193.80/7,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,506.68

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