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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.02, 9,890.50 and 4,023.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.02, 9,890.50 and 4,023.23 is: 5,552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.02 : 9,890.50 = 4,023.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.02/9,890.50 = 4,023.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.02x = 9,890.50 × 4,023.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.02x = 39,791,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,791,756.32/7,167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.06

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