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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.43, 10,774.86 and 3,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.43, 10,774.86 and 3,673.96 is: 5,511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.43 : 10,774.86 = 3,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.43/10,774.86 = 3,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.43x = 10,774.86 × 3,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.43x = 39,586,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,586,404.65/7,182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.56

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