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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,163.68, 9,887.28 and 4,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,163.68, 9,887.28 and 4,019.68 is: 5,547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,163.68 : 9,887.28 = 4,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,163.68/9,887.28 = 4,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,163.68x = 9,887.28 × 4,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,163.68x = 39,743,701.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,743,701.67/7,163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.94

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