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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.04, 9,901.10 and 4,030.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.04, 9,901.10 and 4,030.22 is: 5,562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.04 : 9,901.10 = 4,030.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.04/9,901.10 = 4,030.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.04x = 9,901.10 × 4,030.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.04x = 39,903,541.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,903,541.59/7,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.22

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