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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.79, 9,913.73 and 4,039.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.79, 9,913.73 and 4,039.98 is: 5,575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.79 : 9,913.73 = 4,039.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.79/9,913.73 = 4,039.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.79x = 9,913.73 × 4,039.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.79x = 40,051,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,051,213.55/7,183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.22

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