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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.22, 9,860.67 and 4,001.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.22, 9,860.67 and 4,001.43 is: 5,522.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.22 : 9,860.67 = 4,001.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.22/9,860.67 = 4,001.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.22x = 9,860.67 × 4,001.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.22x = 39,456,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,456,780.76/7,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.12

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