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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,172.68, 9,898.02 and 4,028.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,172.68, 9,898.02 and 4,028.68 is: 5,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,172.68 : 9,898.02 = 4,028.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,172.68/9,898.02 = 4,028.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,172.68x = 9,898.02 × 4,028.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,172.68x = 39,875,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,875,955.21/7,172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.42

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