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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.04, 9,860.49 and 4,001.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.04, 9,860.49 and 4,001.23 is: 5,521.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.04 : 9,860.49 = 4,001.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.04/9,860.49 = 4,001.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.04x = 9,860.49 × 4,001.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.04x = 39,454,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,454,088.40/7,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.88

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