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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.89, 9,773.22 and 4,780.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.89, 9,773.22 and 4,780.71 is: 6,599.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.89 : 9,773.22 = 4,780.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.89/9,773.22 = 4,780.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.89x = 9,773.22 × 4,780.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.89x = 46,722,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,722,930.59/7,079.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.39

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