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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.63, 9,663.52 and 4,171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.63, 9,663.52 and 4,171.11 is: 5,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.63 : 9,663.52 = 4,171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.63/9,663.52 = 4,171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.63x = 9,663.52 × 4,171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.63x = 40,307,604.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,307,604.91/7,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,753.60

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