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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.28, 9,881.64 and 4,016.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.28, 9,881.64 and 4,016.67 is: 5,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.28 : 9,881.64 = 4,016.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.28/9,881.64 = 4,016.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.28x = 9,881.64 × 4,016.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.28x = 39,691,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,691,286.94/7,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.26

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