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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.23, 9,912.08 and 3,996.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.23, 9,912.08 and 3,996.02 is: 5,514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.23 : 9,912.08 = 3,996.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.23/9,912.08 = 3,996.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.23x = 9,912.08 × 3,996.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.23x = 39,608,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,608,896.37/7,183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.08

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