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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.38, 9,896.63 and 3,984.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.38, 9,896.63 and 3,984.89 is: 5,499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.38 : 9,896.63 = 3,984.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.38/9,896.63 = 3,984.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.38x = 9,896.63 × 3,984.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.38x = 39,436,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,436,912.51/7,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.21

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