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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.16, 9,884.74 and 6,523.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.16, 9,884.74 and 6,523.04 is: 8,981.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.16 : 9,884.74 = 6,523.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.16/9,884.74 = 6,523.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.16x = 9,884.74 × 6,523.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.16x = 64,478,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,478,554.41/7,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.35

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