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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.47, 9,907.35 and 3,992.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.47, 9,907.35 and 3,992.99 is: 5,510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.47 : 9,907.35 = 3,992.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.47/9,907.35 = 3,992.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.47x = 9,907.35 × 3,992.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.47x = 39,559,899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,559,899.94/7,179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.15

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