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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.32, 9,913.82 and 4,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.32, 9,913.82 and 4,040.52 is: 5,576.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.32 : 9,913.82 = 4,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.32/9,913.82 = 4,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.32x = 9,913.82 × 4,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.32x = 40,056,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,056,967.78/7,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,576.39

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