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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.74, 9,899.73 and 3,987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.74, 9,899.73 and 3,987.02 is: 5,502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.74 : 9,899.73 = 3,987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.74/9,899.73 = 3,987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.74x = 9,899.73 × 3,987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.74x = 39,470,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,470,421.50/7,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.07

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