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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.74, 9,913.44 and 4,199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.74, 9,913.44 and 4,199.98 is: 5,795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.74 : 9,913.44 = 4,199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.74/9,913.44 = 4,199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.74x = 9,913.44 × 4,199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.74x = 41,636,249.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,636,249.73/7,184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.09

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