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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.63, 9,909.67 and 4,037.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.63, 9,909.67 and 4,037.02 is: 5,571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.63 : 9,909.67 = 4,037.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.63/9,909.67 = 4,037.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.63x = 9,909.67 × 4,037.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.63x = 40,005,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,005,535.98/7,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.31

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