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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,188.55, 9,920.18 and 4,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,188.55, 9,920.18 and 4,044.74 is: 5,581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,188.55 : 9,920.18 = 4,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,188.55/9,920.18 = 4,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,188.55x = 9,920.18 × 4,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,188.55x = 40,124,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,124,548.85/7,188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.73

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