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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,190.97, 9,924.78 and 4,166.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,190.97, 9,924.78 and 4,166.21 is: 5,750.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,190.97 : 9,924.78 = 4,166.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,190.97/9,924.78 = 4,166.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,190.97x = 9,924.78 × 4,166.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,190.97x = 41,348,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,348,668.06/7,190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.08

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