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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.71, 9,912.38 and 4,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.71, 9,912.38 and 4,350.60 is: 6,003.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.71 : 9,912.38 = 4,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.71/9,912.38 = 4,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.71x = 9,912.38 × 4,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.71x = 43,124,778.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,124,778.68/7,183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.13

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