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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,172.91, 9,898.62 and 4,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,172.91, 9,898.62 and 4,029.12 is: 5,560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,172.91 : 9,898.62 = 4,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,172.91/9,898.62 = 4,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,172.91x = 9,898.62 × 4,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,172.91x = 39,882,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,882,727.81/7,172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.19

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