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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.14, 9,909.78 and 4,037.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.14, 9,909.78 and 4,037.53 is: 5,571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.14 : 9,909.78 = 4,037.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.14/9,909.78 = 4,037.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.14x = 9,909.78 × 4,037.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.14x = 40,011,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,011,034.04/7,181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.68

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