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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.79, 9,906.31 and 4,788.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.79, 9,906.31 and 4,788.45 is: 6,605.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.79 : 9,906.31 = 4,788.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.79/9,906.31 = 4,788.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.79x = 9,906.31 × 4,788.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.79x = 47,435,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,435,870.12/7,180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.94

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