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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.33, 9,879.57 and 3,929.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.33, 9,879.57 and 3,929.23 is: 5,422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.33 : 9,879.57 = 3,929.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.33/9,879.57 = 3,929.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.33x = 9,879.57 × 3,929.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.33x = 38,819,102.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,819,102.83/7,159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,422.17

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