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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,178.91, 9,907.01 and 4,346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,178.91, 9,907.01 and 4,346.25 is: 5,997.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,178.91 : 9,907.01 = 4,346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,178.91/9,907.01 = 4,346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,178.91x = 9,907.01 × 4,346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,178.91x = 43,058,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,058,270.95/7,178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.89

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