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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.10, 9,894.36 and 4,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.10, 9,894.36 and 4,026.22 is: 5,555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.10 : 9,894.36 = 4,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.10/9,894.36 = 4,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.10x = 9,894.36 × 4,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.10x = 39,836,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,836,870.12/7,170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.97

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