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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.22, 9,881.04 and 4,176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.22, 9,881.04 and 4,176.82 is: 5,763.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.22 : 9,881.04 = 4,176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.22/9,881.04 = 4,176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.22x = 9,881.04 × 4,176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.22x = 41,271,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,271,325.49/7,161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,763.17

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