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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,178.57, 9,906.72 and 4,034.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,178.57, 9,906.72 and 4,034.75 is: 5,568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,178.57 : 9,906.72 = 4,034.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,178.57/9,906.72 = 4,034.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,178.57x = 9,906.72 × 4,034.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,178.57x = 39,971,138.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,971,138.52/7,178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.12

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