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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,164.75, 9,887.37 and 4,021.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,164.75, 9,887.37 and 4,021.02 is: 5,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,164.75 : 9,887.37 = 4,021.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,164.75/9,887.37 = 4,021.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,164.75x = 9,887.37 × 4,021.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,164.75x = 39,757,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,757,312.52/7,164.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.02

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