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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,172.88, 9,898.68 and 4,029.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,172.88, 9,898.68 and 4,029.36 is: 5,560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,172.88 : 9,898.68 = 4,029.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,172.88/9,898.68 = 4,029.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,172.88x = 9,898.68 × 4,029.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,172.88x = 39,885,345.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,885,345.24/7,172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.58

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