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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,718.81, 10,651.92 and 4,182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,718.81, 10,651.92 and 4,182.05 is: 5,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,718.81 : 10,651.92 = 4,182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,718.81/10,651.92 = 4,182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,718.81x = 10,651.92 × 4,182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,718.81x = 44,546,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,546,862.04/7,718.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.21

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