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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.31, 9,909.68 and 4,037.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.31, 9,909.68 and 4,037.51 is: 5,572.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.31 : 9,909.68 = 4,037.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.31/9,909.68 = 4,037.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.31x = 9,909.68 × 4,037.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.31x = 40,010,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,010,436.68/7,180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.24

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