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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.63, 9,907.78 and 4,035.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.63, 9,907.78 and 4,035.82 is: 5,569.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.63 : 9,907.78 = 4,035.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.63/9,907.78 = 4,035.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.63x = 9,907.78 × 4,035.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.63x = 39,986,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,986,016.68/7,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.37

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