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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.51, 9,905.22 and 3,990.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.51, 9,905.22 and 3,990.97 is: 5,507.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.51 : 9,905.22 = 3,990.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.51/9,905.22 = 3,990.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.51x = 9,905.22 × 3,990.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.51x = 39,531,435.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,531,435.86/7,177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.68

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