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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,178.34, 9,907.05 and 4,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,178.34, 9,907.05 and 4,034.54 is: 5,568.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,178.34 : 9,907.05 = 4,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,178.34/9,907.05 = 4,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,178.34x = 9,907.05 × 4,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,178.34x = 39,970,339.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,970,339.97/7,178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.19

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