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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.58, 9,881.82 and 4,016.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.58, 9,881.82 and 4,016.88 is: 5,543.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.58 : 9,881.82 = 4,016.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.58/9,881.82 = 4,016.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.58x = 9,881.82 × 4,016.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.58x = 39,694,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,694,085.12/7,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.42

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