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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.67, 10,759.72 and 3,474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.67, 10,759.72 and 3,474.51 is: 5,207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.67 : 10,759.72 = 3,474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.67/10,759.72 = 3,474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.67x = 10,759.72 × 3,474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.67x = 37,384,754.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,384,754.74/7,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.03

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