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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.93, 9,905.47 and 4,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.93, 9,905.47 and 4,034.10 is: 5,567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.93 : 9,905.47 = 4,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.93/9,905.47 = 4,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.93x = 9,905.47 × 4,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.93x = 39,959,656.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,959,656.53/7,177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.02

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