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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.36, 9,870.90 and 4,169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.36, 9,870.90 and 4,169.16 is: 5,753.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.36 : 9,870.90 = 4,169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.36/9,870.90 = 4,169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.36x = 9,870.90 × 4,169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.36x = 41,153,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,153,361.44/7,152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,753.82

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