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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.84, 9,899.92 and 3,987.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.84, 9,899.92 and 3,987.16 is: 5,502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.84 : 9,899.92 = 3,987.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.84/9,899.92 = 3,987.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.84x = 9,899.92 × 3,987.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.84x = 39,472,565.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,472,565.03/7,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.29

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