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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.23, 9,909.45 and 3,994.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.23, 9,909.45 and 3,994.39 is: 5,511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.23 : 9,909.45 = 3,994.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.23/9,909.45 = 3,994.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.23x = 9,909.45 × 3,994.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.23x = 39,582,207.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,582,207.99/7,181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.90

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