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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.98, 9,905.90 and 4,665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.98, 9,905.90 and 4,665.24 is: 6,436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.98 : 9,905.90 = 4,665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.98/9,905.90 = 4,665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.98x = 9,905.90 × 4,665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.98x = 46,213,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,213,400.92/7,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,436.42

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