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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.78, 9,905.88 and 4,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.78, 9,905.88 and 4,034.44 is: 5,567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.78 : 9,905.88 = 4,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.78/9,905.88 = 4,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.78x = 9,905.88 × 4,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.78x = 39,964,678.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,964,678.51/7,177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.83

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