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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.70, 9,913.05 and 4,039.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.70, 9,913.05 and 4,039.49 is: 5,575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.70 : 9,913.05 = 4,039.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.70/9,913.05 = 4,039.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.70x = 9,913.05 × 4,039.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.70x = 40,043,666.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,043,666.34/7,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.02

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