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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.66, 10,750.28 and 4,215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.66, 10,750.28 and 4,215.66 is: 6,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.66 : 10,750.28 = 4,215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.66/10,750.28 = 4,215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.66x = 10,750.28 × 4,215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.66x = 45,319,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,319,525.38/7,179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.21

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