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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.39, 9,925.38 and 4,679.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.39, 9,925.38 and 4,679.31 is: 6,453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.39 : 9,925.38 = 4,679.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.39/9,925.38 = 4,679.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.39x = 9,925.38 × 4,679.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.39x = 46,443,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443,929.89/7,196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,453.79

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