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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,178.96, 9,906.92 and 4,035.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,178.96, 9,906.92 and 4,035.18 is: 5,568.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,178.96 : 9,906.92 = 4,035.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,178.96/9,906.92 = 4,035.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,178.96x = 9,906.92 × 4,035.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,178.96x = 39,976,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,976,205.45/7,178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.52

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