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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.32, 10,955.40 and 4,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.32, 10,955.40 and 4,179.84 is: 6,276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.32 : 10,955.40 = 4,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.32/10,955.40 = 4,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.32x = 10,955.40 × 4,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.32x = 45,791,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,791,819.14/7,296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276.02

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