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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.69, 9,904.73 and 3,990.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.69, 9,904.73 and 3,990.74 is: 5,506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.69 : 9,904.73 = 3,990.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.69/9,904.73 = 3,990.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.69x = 9,904.73 × 3,990.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.69x = 39,527,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,527,202.20/7,177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.95

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