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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.07, 9,904.13 and 3,990.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.07, 9,904.13 and 3,990.27 is: 5,506.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.07 : 9,904.13 = 3,990.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.07/9,904.13 = 3,990.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.07x = 9,904.13 × 3,990.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.07x = 39,520,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,520,132.86/7,177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.45

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