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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.73, 10,601.46 and 4,159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.73, 10,601.46 and 4,159.08 is: 6,228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.73 : 10,601.46 = 4,159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.73/10,601.46 = 4,159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.73x = 10,601.46 × 4,159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.73x = 44,092,320.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092,320.26/7,078.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.85

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