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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.04, 9,894.61 and 4,026.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.04, 9,894.61 and 4,026.23 is: 5,556.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.04 : 9,894.61 = 4,026.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.04/9,894.61 = 4,026.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.04x = 9,894.61 × 4,026.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.04x = 39,837,975.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,837,975.62/7,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.17

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