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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.59, 10,204.84 and 4,879.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.59, 10,204.84 and 4,879.95 is: 6,732.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.59 : 10,204.84 = 4,879.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.59/10,204.84 = 4,879.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.59x = 10,204.84 × 4,879.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.59x = 49,799,108.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,799,108.96/7,396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.71

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