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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.80, 9,881.76 and 4,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.80, 9,881.76 and 4,018 is: 5,544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.80 : 9,881.76 = 4,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.80/9,881.76 = 4,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.80x = 9,881.76 × 4,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.80x = 39,704,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,704,911.68/7,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.76

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