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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.40, 10,178.20 and 7,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.40, 10,178.20 and 7,279.40 is: 10,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.40 : 10,178.20 = 7,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.40/10,178.20 = 7,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.40x = 10,178.20 × 7,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.40x = 74,091,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,091,189.08/7,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,178.20

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