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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.67, 9,871.88 and 4,170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.67, 9,871.88 and 4,170.25 is: 5,755.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.67 : 9,871.88 = 4,170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.67/9,871.88 = 4,170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.67x = 9,871.88 × 4,170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.67x = 41,168,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,168,137.36/7,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.64

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