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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.67, 10,018.22 and 4,115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.67, 10,018.22 and 4,115.79 is: 5,679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.67 : 10,018.22 = 4,115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.67/10,018.22 = 4,115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.67x = 10,018.22 × 4,115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.67x = 41,232,869.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,232,869.11/7,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.72

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