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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,166.37, 9,889.15 and 3,979.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,166.37, 9,889.15 and 3,979.47 is: 5,491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,166.37 : 9,889.15 = 3,979.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,166.37/9,889.15 = 3,979.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,166.37x = 9,889.15 × 3,979.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,166.37x = 39,353,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,353,610.35/7,166.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.43

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