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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.22, 9,901.35 and 4,030.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.22, 9,901.35 and 4,030.41 is: 5,562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.22 : 9,901.35 = 4,030.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.22/9,901.35 = 4,030.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.22x = 9,901.35 × 4,030.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.22x = 39,906,462.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,906,462.92/7,174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.48

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