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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.76, 9,909.94 and 4,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.76, 9,909.94 and 4,036.94 is: 5,571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.76 : 9,909.94 = 4,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.76/9,909.94 = 4,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.76x = 9,909.94 × 4,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.76x = 40,005,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,005,833.18/7,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.25

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