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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,186.72, 9,917.51 and 3,999.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,186.72, 9,917.51 and 3,999.87 is: 5,519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,186.72 : 9,917.51 = 3,999.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,186.72/9,917.51 = 3,999.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,186.72x = 9,917.51 × 3,999.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,186.72x = 39,668,760.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,668,760.72/7,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.73

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