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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.08, 9,890.82 and 4,023.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.08, 9,890.82 and 4,023.66 is: 5,552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.08 : 9,890.82 = 4,023.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.08/9,890.82 = 4,023.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.08x = 9,890.82 × 4,023.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.08x = 39,797,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,797,296.80/7,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.02

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