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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.92, 9,883.62 and 4,018.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.92, 9,883.62 and 4,018.34 is: 5,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.92 : 9,883.62 = 4,018.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.92/9,883.62 = 4,018.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.92x = 9,883.62 × 4,018.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.92x = 39,715,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,715,745.59/7,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.40

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