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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.94, 10,979.70 and 4,598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.94, 10,979.70 and 4,598.88 is: 6,346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.94 : 10,979.70 = 4,598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.94/10,979.70 = 4,598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.94x = 10,979.70 × 4,598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.94x = 50,494,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,494,322.74/7,955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.75

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