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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.36, 9,891.44 and 4,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.36, 9,891.44 and 4,023.84 is: 5,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.36 : 9,891.44 = 4,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.36/9,891.44 = 4,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.36x = 9,891.44 × 4,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.36x = 39,801,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,801,571.93/7,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.17

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