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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.88, 9,905.49 and 4,193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.88, 9,905.49 and 4,193.17 is: 5,786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.88 : 9,905.49 = 4,193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.88/9,905.49 = 4,193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.88x = 9,905.49 × 4,193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.88x = 41,535,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,535,378.74/7,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,786.58

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