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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.41, 9,896.55 and 4,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.41, 9,896.55 and 4,027.62 is: 5,558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.41 : 9,896.55 = 4,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.41/9,896.55 = 4,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.41x = 9,896.55 × 4,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.41x = 39,859,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,859,542.71/7,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.12

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