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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.75, 9,881.90 and 4,017.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.75, 9,881.90 and 4,017.01 is: 5,543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.75 : 9,881.90 = 4,017.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.75/9,881.90 = 4,017.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.75x = 9,881.90 × 4,017.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.75x = 39,695,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,695,651.75/7,160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.50

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