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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.35, 9,908.71 and 3,993.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.35, 9,908.71 and 3,993.64 is: 5,511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.35 : 9,908.71 = 3,993.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.35/9,908.71 = 3,993.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.35x = 9,908.71 × 3,993.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.35x = 39,571,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,571,813.86/7,180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.12

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