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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.75, 9,883.35 and 4,018.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.75, 9,883.35 and 4,018.14 is: 5,545.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.75 : 9,883.35 = 4,018.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.75/9,883.35 = 4,018.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.75x = 9,883.35 × 4,018.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.75x = 39,712,683.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,712,683.97/7,161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.11

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