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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.17, 9,879.63 and 4,174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.17, 9,879.63 and 4,174.43 is: 5,760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.17 : 9,879.63 = 4,174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.17/9,879.63 = 4,174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.17x = 9,879.63 × 4,174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.17x = 41,241,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,241,774.46/7,159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,760.69

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