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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.08, 9,916.80 and 5,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.08, 9,916.80 and 5,791.04 is: 7,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.08 : 9,916.80 = 5,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.08/9,916.80 = 5,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.08x = 9,916.80 × 5,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.08x = 57,428,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,428,585.47/7,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.09

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