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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.81, 10,954.65 and 4,179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.81, 10,954.65 and 4,179.34 is: 6,275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.81 : 10,954.65 = 4,179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.81/10,954.65 = 4,179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.81x = 10,954.65 × 4,179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.81x = 45,783,206.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,783,206.93/7,295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,275.27

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