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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.12, 9,881.36 and 4,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.12, 9,881.36 and 4,016.76 is: 5,543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.12 : 9,881.36 = 4,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.12/9,881.36 = 4,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.12x = 9,881.36 × 4,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.12x = 39,691,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,691,051.59/7,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.35

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