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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,178, 9,905.64 and 4,384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,178, 9,905.64 and 4,384.04 is: 6,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,178 : 9,905.64 = 4,384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,178/9,905.64 = 4,384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,178x = 9,905.64 × 4,384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,178x = 43,426,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,426,721.99/7,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.98

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