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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.43, 9,895.89 and 4,145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.43, 9,895.89 and 4,145.68 is: 5,721.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.43 : 9,895.89 = 4,145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.43/9,895.89 = 4,145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.43x = 9,895.89 × 4,145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.43x = 41,025,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,025,143.78/7,170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,721.44

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