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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.12, 9,911.52 and 4,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.12, 9,911.52 and 4,386 is: 6,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.12 : 9,911.52 = 4,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.12/9,911.52 = 4,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.12x = 9,911.52 × 4,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.12x = 43,471,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,471,926.72/7,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.80

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