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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.13, 9,900.24 and 4,030.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.13, 9,900.24 and 4,030.25 is: 5,561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.13 : 9,900.24 = 4,030.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.13/9,900.24 = 4,030.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.13x = 9,900.24 × 4,030.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.13x = 39,900,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,900,442.26/7,174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.71

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