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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.28, 9,901.80 and 4,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.28, 9,901.80 and 4,032 is: 5,564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.28 : 9,901.80 = 4,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.28/9,901.80 = 4,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.28x = 9,901.80 × 4,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.28x = 39,924,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,924,057.60/7,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.11

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