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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.79, 9,891.40 and 4,023.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.79, 9,891.40 and 4,023.98 is: 5,553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.79 : 9,891.40 = 4,023.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.79/9,891.40 = 4,023.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.79x = 9,891.40 × 4,023.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.79x = 39,802,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,802,726.20/7,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.00

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