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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.82, 9,907.83 and 3,993.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.82, 9,907.83 and 3,993.10 is: 5,510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.82 : 9,907.83 = 3,993.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.82/9,907.83 = 3,993.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.82x = 9,907.83 × 3,993.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.82x = 39,562,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,562,906.43/7,179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.30

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