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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.06, 9,908.33 and 4,347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.06, 9,908.33 and 4,347.88 is: 5,999.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.06 : 9,908.33 = 4,347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.06/9,908.33 = 4,347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.06x = 9,908.33 × 4,347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.06x = 43,080,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,080,183.33/7,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.14

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