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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.92, 9,882.24 and 4,017.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.92, 9,882.24 and 4,017.34 is: 5,544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.92 : 9,882.24 = 4,017.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.92/9,882.24 = 4,017.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.92x = 9,882.24 × 4,017.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.92x = 39,700,318.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,700,318.04/7,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.02

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