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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.78, 9,910.65 and 4,350.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.78, 9,910.65 and 4,350.83 is: 6,004.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.78 : 9,910.65 = 4,350.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.78/9,910.65 = 4,350.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.78x = 9,910.65 × 4,350.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.78x = 43,119,578.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,119,578.12/7,181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.02

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