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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,130.87, 10,699.29 and 3,179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,130.87, 10,699.29 and 3,179.41 is: 4,770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,130.87 : 10,699.29 = 3,179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,130.87/10,699.29 = 3,179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,130.87x = 10,699.29 × 3,179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,130.87x = 34,017,429.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,017,429.62/7,130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.45

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