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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.84, 9,905.10 and 3,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.84, 9,905.10 and 3,991.30 is: 5,507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.84 : 9,905.10 = 3,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.84/9,905.10 = 3,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.84x = 9,905.10 × 3,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.84x = 39,534,225.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,534,225.63/7,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.82

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