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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.82, 9,910.69 and 3,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.82, 9,910.69 and 3,995.04 is: 5,513.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.82 : 9,910.69 = 3,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.82/9,910.69 = 3,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.82x = 9,910.69 × 3,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.82x = 39,593,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,593,602.98/7,181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.03

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