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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.62, 9,904.83 and 4,383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.62, 9,904.83 and 4,383.50 is: 6,047.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.62 : 9,904.83 = 4,383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.62/9,904.83 = 4,383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.62x = 9,904.83 × 4,383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.62x = 43,417,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,417,822.31/7,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.37

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