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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,178.20, 9,905.92 and 4,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,178.20, 9,905.92 and 4,034.36 is: 5,567.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,178.20 : 9,905.92 = 4,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,178.20/9,905.92 = 4,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,178.20x = 9,905.92 × 4,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,178.20x = 39,964,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,964,047.41/7,178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.42

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