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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.49, 9,907.59 and 4,035.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.49, 9,907.59 and 4,035.66 is: 5,569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.49 : 9,907.59 = 4,035.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.49/9,907.59 = 4,035.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.49x = 9,907.59 × 4,035.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.49x = 39,983,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,983,664.66/7,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.15

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