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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.50, 9,907.42 and 4,385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.50, 9,907.42 and 4,385.38 is: 6,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.50 : 9,907.42 = 4,385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.50/9,907.42 = 4,385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.50x = 9,907.42 × 4,385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.50x = 43,447,730.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,447,730.06/7,181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.96

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