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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.28, 9,893.41 and 3,982.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.28, 9,893.41 and 3,982.48 is: 5,495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.28 : 9,893.41 = 3,982.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.28/9,893.41 = 3,982.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.28x = 9,893.41 × 3,982.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.28x = 39,400,307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,400,307.46/7,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.71

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