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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.28, 9,893.94 and 4,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.28, 9,893.94 and 4,026.28 is: 5,555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.28 : 9,893.94 = 4,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.28/9,893.94 = 4,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.28x = 9,893.94 × 4,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.28x = 39,835,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,835,772.74/7,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.68

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