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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,166.26, 9,889.50 and 3,979.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,166.26, 9,889.50 and 3,979.63 is: 5,491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,166.26 : 9,889.50 = 3,979.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,166.26/9,889.50 = 3,979.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,166.26x = 9,889.50 × 3,979.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,166.26x = 39,356,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,356,550.89/7,166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.92

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