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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.96, 9,891.18 and 4,023.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.96, 9,891.18 and 4,023.54 is: 5,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.96 : 9,891.18 = 4,023.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.96/9,891.18 = 4,023.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.96x = 9,891.18 × 4,023.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.96x = 39,797,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,797,558.38/7,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.15

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