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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.35, 9,899.09 and 3,986.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.35, 9,899.09 and 3,986.59 is: 5,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.35 : 9,899.09 = 3,986.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.35/9,899.09 = 3,986.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.35x = 9,899.09 × 3,986.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.35x = 39,463,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,463,598.42/7,173.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.42

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