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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,166.01, 9,889.16 and 3,979.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,166.01, 9,889.16 and 3,979.38 is: 5,491.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,166.01 : 9,889.16 = 3,979.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,166.01/9,889.16 = 3,979.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,166.01x = 9,889.16 × 3,979.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,166.01x = 39,352,705.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,352,705.62/7,166.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.58

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