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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.10, 9,894.42 and 3,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.10, 9,894.42 and 3,983.60 is: 5,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.10 : 9,894.42 = 3,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.10/9,894.42 = 3,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.10x = 9,894.42 × 3,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.10x = 39,415,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,415,436.25/7,170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.20

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