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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,166.39, 9,888.62 and 3,979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,166.39, 9,888.62 and 3,979.44 is: 5,491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,166.39 : 9,888.62 = 3,979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,166.39/9,888.62 = 3,979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,166.39x = 9,888.62 × 3,979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,166.39x = 39,351,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,351,150.08/7,166.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.07

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