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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.64, 9,883.14 and 3,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.64, 9,883.14 and 3,975 is: 5,485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.64 : 9,883.14 = 3,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.64/9,883.14 = 3,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.64x = 9,883.14 × 3,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.64x = 39,285,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,285,481.50/7,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.54

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