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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.27, 9,881.25 and 3,973.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.27, 9,881.25 and 3,973.62 is: 5,483.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.27 : 9,881.25 = 3,973.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.27/9,881.25 = 3,973.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.27x = 9,881.25 × 3,973.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.27x = 39,264,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,264,332.63/7,160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,483.64

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