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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.36, 9,910.12 and 4,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.36, 9,910.12 and 4,385 is: 6,048.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.36 : 9,910.12 = 4,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.36/9,910.12 = 4,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.36x = 9,910.12 × 4,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.36x = 43,455,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,455,876.20/7,184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.68

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