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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.76, 9,905.17 and 4,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.76, 9,905.17 and 4,383.26 is: 6,048.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.76 : 9,905.17 = 4,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.76/9,905.17 = 4,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.76x = 9,905.17 × 4,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.76x = 43,416,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,416,935.45/7,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.81

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