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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.80, 9,895.55 and 3,984.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.80, 9,895.55 and 3,984.10 is: 5,497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.80 : 9,895.55 = 3,984.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.80/9,895.55 = 3,984.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.80x = 9,895.55 × 3,984.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.80x = 39,424,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,424,844.02/7,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.97

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