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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.04, 9,860.08 and 4,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.04, 9,860.08 and 4,001.24 is: 5,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.04 : 9,860.08 = 4,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.04/9,860.08 = 4,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.04x = 9,860.08 × 4,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.04x = 39,452,546.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,452,546.50/7,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.67

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