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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.99, 9,912.27 and 4,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.99, 9,912.27 and 4,158.64 is: 5,737.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.99 : 9,912.27 = 4,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.99/9,912.27 = 4,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.99x = 9,912.27 × 4,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.99x = 41,221,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,221,562.51/7,183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,737.98

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