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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.44, 9,881.46 and 3,973.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.44, 9,881.46 and 3,973.75 is: 5,483.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.44 : 9,881.46 = 3,973.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.44/9,881.46 = 3,973.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.44x = 9,881.46 × 3,973.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.44x = 39,266,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,266,426.97/7,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,483.80

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