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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.81, 10,768.46 and 3,283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.81, 10,768.46 and 3,283.29 is: 4,924.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.81 : 10,768.46 = 3,283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.81/10,768.46 = 3,283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.81x = 10,768.46 × 3,283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.81x = 35,355,960.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,355,960.62/7,179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.36

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