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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.87, 9,883.44 and 4,018.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.87, 9,883.44 and 4,018.80 is: 5,545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.87 : 9,883.44 = 4,018.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.87/9,883.44 = 4,018.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.87x = 9,883.44 × 4,018.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.87x = 39,719,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,719,568.67/7,161.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.98

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