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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.51, 9,907.98 and 3,992.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.51, 9,907.98 and 3,992.97 is: 5,510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.51 : 9,907.98 = 3,992.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.51/9,907.98 = 3,992.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.51x = 9,907.98 × 3,992.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.51x = 39,562,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,562,266.90/7,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.44

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