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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.74, 9,883.14 and 4,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.74, 9,883.14 and 4,367.24 is: 6,026.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.74 : 9,883.14 = 4,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.74/9,883.14 = 4,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.74x = 9,883.14 × 4,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.74x = 43,162,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,162,044.33/7,161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.75

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