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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.07, 9,913.44 and 3,997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.07, 9,913.44 and 3,997.11 is: 5,515.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.07 : 9,913.44 = 3,997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.07/9,913.44 = 3,997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.07x = 9,913.44 × 3,997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.07x = 39,625,110.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,625,110.16/7,184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,515.69

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