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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.88, 9,902.83 and 3,945.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.88, 9,902.83 and 3,945.83 is: 5,445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.88 : 9,902.83 = 3,945.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.88/9,902.83 = 3,945.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.88x = 9,902.83 × 3,945.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.88x = 39,074,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,074,908.46/7,175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.31

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