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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,180.97, 9,909.42 and 3,994.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,180.97, 9,909.42 and 3,994.49 is: 5,512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,180.97 : 9,909.42 = 3,994.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,180.97/9,909.42 = 3,994.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,180.97x = 9,909.42 × 3,994.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,180.97x = 39,583,029.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,583,029.55/7,180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.22

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