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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.84, 10,139.34 and 6,979.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.84, 10,139.34 and 6,979.48 is: 9,629.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.84 : 10,139.34 = 6,979.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.84/10,139.34 = 6,979.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.84x = 10,139.34 × 6,979.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.84x = 70,767,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,767,320.74/7,348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,629.73

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