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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.46, 9,896.73 and 4,027.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.46, 9,896.73 and 4,027.58 is: 5,558.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.46 : 9,896.73 = 4,027.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.46/9,896.73 = 4,027.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.46x = 9,896.73 × 4,027.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.46x = 39,859,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,859,871.81/7,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.13

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