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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.67, 9,909.49 and 3,994.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.67, 9,909.49 and 3,994.55 is: 5,511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.67 : 9,909.49 = 3,994.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.67/9,909.49 = 3,994.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.67x = 9,909.49 × 3,994.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.67x = 39,583,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,583,903.73/7,181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.80

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