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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,176.78, 9,903.99 and 3,990.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,176.78, 9,903.99 and 3,990.12 is: 5,506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,176.78 : 9,903.99 = 3,990.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,176.78/9,903.99 = 3,990.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,176.78x = 9,903.99 × 3,990.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,176.78x = 39,518,108.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,518,108.58/7,176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.38

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