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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.89, 9,909.44 and 4,037.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.89, 9,909.44 and 4,037.28 is: 5,571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.89 : 9,909.44 = 4,037.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.89/9,909.44 = 4,037.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.89x = 9,909.44 × 4,037.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.89x = 40,007,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,007,163.74/7,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.34

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