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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.04, 10,979.28 and 4,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.04, 10,979.28 and 4,027.68 is: 6,046.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.04 : 10,979.28 = 4,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.04/10,979.28 = 4,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.04x = 10,979.28 × 4,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.04x = 44,221,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,221,026.47/7,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.87

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