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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,679.79, 10,598.96 and 4,323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,679.79, 10,598.96 and 4,323.42 is: 5,966.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,679.79 : 10,598.96 = 4,323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,679.79/10,598.96 = 4,323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,679.79x = 10,598.96 × 4,323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,679.79x = 45,823,766.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,823,766.45/7,679.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.80

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