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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.89, 9,908.70 and 4,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.89, 9,908.70 and 4,036.28 is: 5,570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.89 : 9,908.70 = 4,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.89/9,908.70 = 4,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.89x = 9,908.70 × 4,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.89x = 39,994,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,994,297.73/7,179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.32

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