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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.84, 9,905.90 and 4,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.84, 9,905.90 and 4,348.28 is: 5,999.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.84 : 9,905.90 = 4,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.84/9,905.90 = 4,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.84x = 9,905.90 × 4,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.84x = 43,073,629.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,073,629.88/7,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.25

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