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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.04, 9,862.08 and 4,315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.04, 9,862.08 and 4,315.04 is: 5,954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.04 : 9,862.08 = 4,315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.04/9,862.08 = 4,315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.04x = 9,862.08 × 4,315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.04x = 42,555,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,555,269.68/7,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.25

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