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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.55, 9,907.79 and 3,992.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.55, 9,907.79 and 3,992.75 is: 5,510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.55 : 9,907.79 = 3,992.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.55/9,907.79 = 3,992.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.55x = 9,907.79 × 3,992.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.55x = 39,559,328.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,559,328.52/7,179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.00

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