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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.09, 9,881.01 and 3,973.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.09, 9,881.01 and 3,973.46 is: 5,483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.09 : 9,881.01 = 3,973.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.09/9,881.01 = 3,973.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.09x = 9,881.01 × 3,973.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.09x = 39,261,748.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,261,748.59/7,160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,483.42

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