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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.73, 9,908.76 and 3,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.73, 9,908.76 and 3,993.88 is: 5,511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.73 : 9,908.76 = 3,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.73/9,908.76 = 3,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.73x = 9,908.76 × 3,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.73x = 39,574,398.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,574,398.39/7,180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.19

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