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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.46, 9,908.04 and 3,993.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.46, 9,908.04 and 3,993.50 is: 5,510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.46 : 9,908.04 = 3,993.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.46/9,908.04 = 3,993.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.46x = 9,908.04 × 3,993.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.46x = 39,567,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,567,757.74/7,180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.48

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