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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.13, 10,879.78 and 4,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.13, 10,879.78 and 4,329.44 is: 6,496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.13 : 10,879.78 = 4,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.13/10,879.78 = 4,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.13x = 10,879.78 × 4,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.13x = 47,103,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,103,354.72/7,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.00

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