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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.08, 9,898.47 and 3,986.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.08, 9,898.47 and 3,986.58 is: 5,501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.08 : 9,898.47 = 3,986.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.08/9,898.47 = 3,986.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.08x = 9,898.47 × 3,986.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.08x = 39,461,042.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,461,042.53/7,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.27

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