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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.11, 9,909.15 and 3,993.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.11, 9,909.15 and 3,993.72 is: 5,511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.11 : 9,909.15 = 3,993.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.11/9,909.15 = 3,993.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.11x = 9,909.15 × 3,993.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.11x = 39,574,370.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,574,370.54/7,180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.67

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