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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.50, 9,908.34 and 4,035.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.50, 9,908.34 and 4,035.71 is: 5,569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.50 : 9,908.34 = 4,035.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.50/9,908.34 = 4,035.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.50x = 9,908.34 × 4,035.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.50x = 39,987,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,987,186.82/7,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.63

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