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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.78, 10,979.21 and 4,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.78, 10,979.21 and 4,419.52 is: 6,099.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.78 : 10,979.21 = 4,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.78/10,979.21 = 4,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.78x = 10,979.21 × 4,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.78x = 48,522,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,522,821.78/7,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.07

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