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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,186.07, 9,916.20 and 3,999.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,186.07, 9,916.20 and 3,999.11 is: 5,518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,186.07 : 9,916.20 = 3,999.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,186.07/9,916.20 = 3,999.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,186.07x = 9,916.20 × 3,999.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,186.07x = 39,655,974.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,655,974.58/7,186.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.45

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