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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.06, 9,907.86 and 4,195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.06, 9,907.86 and 4,195.86 is: 5,790.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.06 : 9,907.86 = 4,195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.06/9,907.86 = 4,195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.06x = 9,907.86 × 4,195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.06x = 41,571,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,571,993.46/7,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,790.73

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