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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.72, 9,895.64 and 3,984.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.72, 9,895.64 and 3,984.06 is: 5,498.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.72 : 9,895.64 = 3,984.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.72/9,895.64 = 3,984.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.72x = 9,895.64 × 3,984.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.72x = 39,424,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,424,823.50/7,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.03

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