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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.28, 9,896.02 and 3,984.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.28, 9,896.02 and 3,984.78 is: 5,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.28 : 9,896.02 = 3,984.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.28/9,896.02 = 3,984.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.28x = 9,896.02 × 3,984.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.28x = 39,433,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,433,462.58/7,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.80

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