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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,172.35, 9,897.69 and 4,028.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,172.35, 9,897.69 and 4,028.54 is: 5,559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,172.35 : 9,897.69 = 4,028.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,172.35/9,897.69 = 4,028.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,172.35x = 9,897.69 × 4,028.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,172.35x = 39,873,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,873,205.69/7,172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.30

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