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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.44, 9,909.52 and 3,993.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.44, 9,909.52 and 3,993.94 is: 5,511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.44 : 9,909.52 = 3,993.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.44/9,909.52 = 3,993.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.44x = 9,909.52 × 3,993.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.44x = 39,578,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,578,030.71/7,181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.16

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