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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.50, 9,910.29 and 3,994.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.50, 9,910.29 and 3,994.81 is: 5,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.50 : 9,910.29 = 3,994.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.50/9,910.29 = 3,994.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.50x = 9,910.29 × 3,994.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.50x = 39,589,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,589,725.59/7,181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.74

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