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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,110.72, 9,811.62 and 3,966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,110.72, 9,811.62 and 3,966.90 is: 5,473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,110.72 : 9,811.62 = 3,966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,110.72/9,811.62 = 3,966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,110.72x = 9,811.62 × 3,966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,110.72x = 38,921,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,921,715.38/7,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.67

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