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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,163.64, 10,753.56 and 3,884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,163.64, 10,753.56 and 3,884.76 is: 5,831.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,163.64 : 10,753.56 = 3,884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,163.64/10,753.56 = 3,884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,163.64x = 10,753.56 × 3,884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,163.64x = 41,774,999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774,999.75/7,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,831.53

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