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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.16, 10,941.36 and 4,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.16, 10,941.36 and 4,178.08 is: 6,262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.16 : 10,941.36 = 4,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.16/10,941.36 = 4,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.16x = 10,941.36 × 4,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.16x = 45,713,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,713,877.39/7,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,262.90

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