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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.49, 10,770.96 and 3,477.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.49, 10,770.96 and 3,477.39 is: 5,216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.49 : 10,770.96 = 3,477.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.49/10,770.96 = 3,477.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.49x = 10,770.96 × 3,477.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.49x = 37,454,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,454,855.95/7,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,216.92

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