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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.44, 9,862.90 and 4,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.44, 9,862.90 and 4,003.20 is: 5,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.44 : 9,862.90 = 4,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.44/9,862.90 = 4,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.44x = 9,862.90 × 4,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.44x = 39,483,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,483,161.28/7,147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.10

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