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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.08, 9,893.84 and 4,025.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.08, 9,893.84 and 4,025.60 is: 5,554.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.08 : 9,893.84 = 4,025.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.08/9,893.84 = 4,025.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.08x = 9,893.84 × 4,025.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.08x = 39,828,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,828,642.30/7,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.84

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