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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.84, 9,910.68 and 4,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.84, 9,910.68 and 4,038.32 is: 5,572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.84 : 9,910.68 = 4,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.84/9,910.68 = 4,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.84x = 9,910.68 × 4,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.84x = 40,022,497.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,022,497.26/7,181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.74

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