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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.30, 9,910.35 and 3,995.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.30, 9,910.35 and 3,995.17 is: 5,512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.30 : 9,910.35 = 3,995.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.30/9,910.35 = 3,995.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.30x = 9,910.35 × 3,995.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.30x = 39,593,533.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,593,533.01/7,182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.66

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