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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.03, 9,909.84 and 4,037.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.03, 9,909.84 and 4,037.01 is: 5,571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.03 : 9,909.84 = 4,037.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.03/9,909.84 = 4,037.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.03x = 9,909.84 × 4,037.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.03x = 40,006,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,006,123.18/7,181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.09

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