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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.79, 9,660.40 and 4,167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.79, 9,660.40 and 4,167.73 is: 5,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.79 : 9,660.40 = 4,167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.79/9,660.40 = 4,167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.79x = 9,660.40 × 4,167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.79x = 40,261,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,261,940.55/7,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.24

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