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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.04, 9,901.28 and 4,031.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.04, 9,901.28 and 4,031.36 is: 5,563.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.04 : 9,901.28 = 4,031.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.04/9,901.28 = 4,031.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.04x = 9,901.28 × 4,031.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.04x = 39,915,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,915,624.14/7,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.12

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