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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.25, 9,863.21 and 4,003.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.25, 9,863.21 and 4,003.44 is: 5,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.25 : 9,863.21 = 4,003.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.25/9,863.21 = 4,003.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.25x = 9,863.21 × 4,003.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.25x = 39,486,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,486,769.44/7,147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.75

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