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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.88, 9,885.36 and 4,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.88, 9,885.36 and 4,019.36 is: 5,547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.88 : 9,885.36 = 4,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.88/9,885.36 = 4,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.88x = 9,885.36 × 4,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.88x = 39,732,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,732,820.57/7,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.05

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