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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.23, 9,908.08 and 4,035.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.23, 9,908.08 and 4,035.81 is: 5,569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.23 : 9,908.08 = 4,035.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.23/9,908.08 = 4,035.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.23x = 9,908.08 × 4,035.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.23x = 39,987,128.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,987,128.34/7,180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.06

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