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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.41, 9,863.45 and 4,003.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.41, 9,863.45 and 4,003.62 is: 5,525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.41 : 9,863.45 = 4,003.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.41/9,863.45 = 4,003.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.41x = 9,863.45 × 4,003.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.41x = 39,489,505.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,489,505.69/7,147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.01

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