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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.13, 9,911.57 and 4,039.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.13, 9,911.57 and 4,039.13 is: 5,573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.13 : 9,911.57 = 4,039.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.13/9,911.57 = 4,039.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.13x = 9,911.57 × 4,039.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.13x = 40,034,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,034,099.54/7,183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.35

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