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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.28, 9,882.88 and 4,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.28, 9,882.88 and 4,017.52 is: 5,544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.28 : 9,882.88 = 4,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.28/9,882.88 = 4,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.28x = 9,882.88 × 4,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.28x = 39,704,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,704,668.06/7,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.35

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