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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.99, 9,883.21 and 3,975.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.99, 9,883.21 and 3,975.27 is: 5,485.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.99 : 9,883.21 = 3,975.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.99/9,883.21 = 3,975.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.99x = 9,883.21 × 3,975.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.99x = 39,288,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,288,428.22/7,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.69

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