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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.18, 9,898.12 and 3,986.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.18, 9,898.12 and 3,986.46 is: 5,500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.18 : 9,898.12 = 3,986.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.18/9,898.12 = 3,986.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.18x = 9,898.12 × 3,986.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.18x = 39,458,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,458,459.46/7,173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.83

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