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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.64, 9,911.95 and 3,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.64, 9,911.95 and 3,995.92 is: 5,514.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.64 : 9,911.95 = 3,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.64/9,911.95 = 3,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.64x = 9,911.95 × 3,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.64x = 39,607,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,607,359.24/7,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.32

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