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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.84, 9,909.24 and 3,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.84, 9,909.24 and 3,994.32 is: 5,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.84 : 9,909.24 = 3,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.84/9,909.24 = 3,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.84x = 9,909.24 × 3,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.84x = 39,580,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,580,675.52/7,180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.98

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