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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.39, 9,907.38 and 4,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.39, 9,907.38 and 4,035.78 is: 5,569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.39 : 9,907.38 = 4,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.39/9,907.38 = 4,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.39x = 9,907.38 × 4,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.39x = 39,984,006.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,984,006.06/7,179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.28

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