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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.15, 9,905.09 and 4,347.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.15, 9,905.09 and 4,347.57 is: 5,998.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.15 : 9,905.09 = 4,347.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.15/9,905.09 = 4,347.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.15x = 9,905.09 × 4,347.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.15x = 43,063,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,063,050.39/7,179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.35

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