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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.68, 9,913.77 and 4,040.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.68, 9,913.77 and 4,040.26 is: 5,574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.68 : 9,913.77 = 4,040.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.68/9,913.77 = 4,040.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.68x = 9,913.77 × 4,040.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.68x = 40,054,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,054,208.38/7,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.95

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