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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.78, 10,079.98 and 4,117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.78, 10,079.98 and 4,117.06 is: 5,681.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.78 : 10,079.98 = 4,117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.78/10,079.98 = 4,117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.78x = 10,079.98 × 4,117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.78x = 41,499,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,499,882.46/7,304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.20

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