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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,579.79, 11,370.96 and 3,419.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,579.79, 11,370.96 and 3,419.70 is: 5,130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,579.79 : 11,370.96 = 3,419.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,579.79/11,370.96 = 3,419.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,579.79x = 11,370.96 × 3,419.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,579.79x = 38,885,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,197.96/7,579.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,130.12

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