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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.14, 10,759.49 and 6,994.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.14, 10,759.49 and 6,994.62 is: 10,482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.14 : 10,759.49 = 6,994.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.14/10,759.49 = 6,994.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.14x = 10,759.49 × 6,994.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.14x = 75,258,543.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,258,543.94/7,179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,482.95

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