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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,163.74, 9,886.35 and 4,019.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,163.74, 9,886.35 and 4,019.86 is: 5,547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,163.74 : 9,886.35 = 4,019.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,163.74/9,886.35 = 4,019.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,163.74x = 9,886.35 × 4,019.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,163.74x = 39,741,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,741,742.91/7,163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.62

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