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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.23, 9,899.34 and 4,029.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.23, 9,899.34 and 4,029.81 is: 5,560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.23 : 9,899.34 = 4,029.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.23/9,899.34 = 4,029.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.23x = 9,899.34 × 4,029.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.23x = 39,892,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,892,459.33/7,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.52

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