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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.50, 9,908.91 and 3,993.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.50, 9,908.91 and 3,993.81 is: 5,511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.50 : 9,908.91 = 3,993.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.50/9,908.91 = 3,993.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.50x = 9,908.91 × 3,993.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.50x = 39,574,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,574,303.85/7,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.36

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