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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.08, 9,909.54 and 4,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.08, 9,909.54 and 4,036.56 is: 5,571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.08 : 9,909.54 = 4,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.08/9,909.54 = 4,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.08x = 9,909.54 × 4,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.08x = 40,000,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,000,452.78/7,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.03

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