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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.05, 9,905.90 and 3,992.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.05, 9,905.90 and 3,992.27 is: 5,508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.05 : 9,905.90 = 3,992.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.05/9,905.90 = 3,992.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.05x = 9,905.90 × 3,992.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.05x = 39,546,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,546,957.90/7,179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.66

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