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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,715.78, 10,647.78 and 4,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,715.78, 10,647.78 and 4,179 is: 5,767.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,715.78 : 10,647.78 = 4,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,715.78/10,647.78 = 4,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,715.78x = 10,647.78 × 4,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,715.78x = 44,497,072.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497,072.62/7,715.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.02

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