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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.76, 9,897 and 4,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.76, 9,897 and 4,187.72 is: 5,779.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.76 : 9,897 = 4,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.76/9,897 = 4,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.76x = 9,897 × 4,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.76x = 41,445,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,445,864.84/7,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,779.04

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