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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.81, 9,895.71 and 4,026.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.81, 9,895.71 and 4,026.99 is: 5,557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.81 : 9,895.71 = 4,026.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.81/9,895.71 = 4,026.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.81x = 9,895.71 × 4,026.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.81x = 39,849,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,849,925.21/7,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.24

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