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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.26, 10,790.84 and 5,954.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.26, 10,790.84 and 5,954.54 is: 8,950.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.26 : 10,790.84 = 5,954.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.26/10,790.84 = 5,954.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.26x = 10,790.84 × 5,954.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.26x = 64,254,449.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,254,449.35/7,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.02

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