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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.76, 9,895.56 and 4,026.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.76, 9,895.56 and 4,026.92 is: 5,557.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.76 : 9,895.56 = 4,026.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.76/9,895.56 = 4,026.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.76x = 9,895.56 × 4,026.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.76x = 39,848,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,848,628.48/7,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.10

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