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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,172.87, 9,898.97 and 4,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,172.87, 9,898.97 and 4,029.26 is: 5,560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,172.87 : 9,898.97 = 4,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,172.87/9,898.97 = 4,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,172.87x = 9,898.97 × 4,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,172.87x = 39,885,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,885,454.22/7,172.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.60

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