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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.99, 9,884.15 and 3,975.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.99, 9,884.15 and 3,975.59 is: 5,486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.99 : 9,884.15 = 3,975.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.99/9,884.15 = 3,975.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.99x = 9,884.15 × 3,975.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.99x = 39,295,283.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,295,283.31/7,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,486.64

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