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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.36, 9,887.68 and 4,368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.36, 9,887.68 and 4,368.48 is: 6,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.36 : 9,887.68 = 4,368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.36/9,887.68 = 4,368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.36x = 9,887.68 × 4,368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.36x = 43,194,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,194,132.33/7,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.55

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