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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.86, 9,898.35 and 4,187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.86, 9,898.35 and 4,187.67 is: 5,779.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.86 : 9,898.35 = 4,187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.86/9,898.35 = 4,187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.86x = 9,898.35 × 4,187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.86x = 41,451,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,451,023.34/7,171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,779.68

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