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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,479.72, 11,215.83 and 4,191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,479.72, 11,215.83 and 4,191.93 is: 6,285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,479.72 : 11,215.83 = 4,191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,479.72/11,215.83 = 4,191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,479.72x = 11,215.83 × 4,191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,479.72x = 47,015,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,015,974.25/7,479.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.79

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