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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.72, 9,913.59 and 4,350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.72, 9,913.59 and 4,350.51 is: 6,003.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.72 : 9,913.59 = 4,350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.72/9,913.59 = 4,350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.72x = 9,913.59 × 4,350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.72x = 43,129,172.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,129,172.43/7,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.74

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