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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.26, 9,895.09 and 3,983.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.26, 9,895.09 and 3,983.85 is: 5,497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.26 : 9,895.09 = 3,983.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.26/9,895.09 = 3,983.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.26x = 9,895.09 × 3,983.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.26x = 39,420,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,420,554.30/7,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.79

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