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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.78, 10,979.19 and 5,472.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.78, 10,979.19 and 5,472.66 is: 8,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.78 : 10,979.19 = 5,472.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.78/10,979.19 = 5,472.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.78x = 10,979.19 × 5,472.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.78x = 60,085,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,085,373.95/7,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.15

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