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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.42, 9,895.18 and 4,026.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.42, 9,895.18 and 4,026.62 is: 5,556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.42 : 9,895.18 = 4,026.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.42/9,895.18 = 4,026.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.42x = 9,895.18 × 4,026.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.42x = 39,844,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,844,129.69/7,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.74

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