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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.24, 10,042.50 and 4,479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.24, 10,042.50 and 4,479.88 is: 6,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.24 : 10,042.50 = 4,479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.24/10,042.50 = 4,479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.24x = 10,042.50 × 4,479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.24x = 44,989,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,989,194.90/7,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.48

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