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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.79, 10,179.59 and 4,019.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.79, 10,179.59 and 4,019.39 is: 5,546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.79 : 10,179.59 = 4,019.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.79/10,179.59 = 4,019.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.79x = 10,179.59 × 4,019.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.79x = 40,915,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,915,742.25/7,376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.55

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