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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.28, 9,908.88 and 3,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.28, 9,908.88 and 3,993.84 is: 5,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.28 : 9,908.88 = 3,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.28/9,908.88 = 3,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.28x = 9,908.88 × 3,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.28x = 39,574,481.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,574,481.30/7,180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.55

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