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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.88, 9,901.24 and 4,031.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.88, 9,901.24 and 4,031.07 is: 5,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.88 : 9,901.24 = 4,031.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.88/9,901.24 = 4,031.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.88x = 9,901.24 × 4,031.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.88x = 39,912,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,912,544.32/7,174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.82

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