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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.99, 9,909.69 and 4,197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.99, 9,909.69 and 4,197.26 is: 5,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.99 : 9,909.69 = 4,197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.99/9,909.69 = 4,197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.99x = 9,909.69 × 4,197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.99x = 41,593,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,593,495.90/7,181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.36

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