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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.60, 10,947.90 and 4,179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.60, 10,947.90 and 4,179.56 is: 6,269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.60 : 10,947.90 = 4,179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.60/10,947.90 = 4,179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.60x = 10,947.90 × 4,179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.60x = 45,757,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,757,404.92/7,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.34

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