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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.33, 9,882.86 and 4,017.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.33, 9,882.86 and 4,017.63 is: 5,544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.33 : 9,882.86 = 4,017.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.33/9,882.86 = 4,017.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.33x = 9,882.86 × 4,017.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.33x = 39,705,654.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,705,654.73/7,161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.45

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