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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.41, 10,951.72 and 4,179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.41, 10,951.72 and 4,179.47 is: 6,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.41 : 10,951.72 = 4,179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.41/10,951.72 = 4,179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.41x = 10,951.72 × 4,179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.41x = 45,772,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,772,319.98/7,301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.97

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