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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.18, 10,751.68 and 3,843.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.18, 10,751.68 and 3,843.09 is: 5,752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.18 : 10,751.68 = 3,843.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.18/10,751.68 = 3,843.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.18x = 10,751.68 × 3,843.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.18x = 41,319,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,319,654.68/7,183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,752.28

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