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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.30, 9,883.11 and 3,975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.30, 9,883.11 and 3,975.58 is: 5,485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.30 : 9,883.11 = 3,975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.30/9,883.11 = 3,975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.30x = 9,883.11 × 3,975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.30x = 39,291,094.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,291,094.45/7,162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.82

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