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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,176.11, 9,902.70 and 3,989.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,176.11, 9,902.70 and 3,989.61 is: 5,505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,176.11 : 9,902.70 = 3,989.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,176.11/9,902.70 = 3,989.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,176.11x = 9,902.70 × 3,989.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,176.11x = 39,507,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,507,910.95/7,176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.48

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