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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,091.28, 9,785.34 and 4,106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,091.28, 9,785.34 and 4,106.16 is: 5,666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,091.28 : 9,785.34 = 4,106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,091.28/9,785.34 = 4,106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,091.28x = 9,785.34 × 4,106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,091.28x = 40,180,171.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,180,171.69/7,091.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,666.14

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