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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.46, 9,861.80 and 4,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.46, 9,861.80 and 4,161.50 is: 5,741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.46 : 9,861.80 = 4,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.46/9,861.80 = 4,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.46x = 9,861.80 × 4,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.46x = 41,039,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,039,880.70/7,147.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.88

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