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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.40, 10,799.70 and 4,127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.40, 10,799.70 and 4,127.80 is: 6,183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.40 : 10,799.70 = 4,127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.40/10,799.70 = 4,127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.40x = 10,799.70 × 4,127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.40x = 44,579,001.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,579,001.66/7,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.46

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