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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.52, 9,863.04 and 4,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.52, 9,863.04 and 4,003.20 is: 5,524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.52 : 9,863.04 = 4,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.52/9,863.04 = 4,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.52x = 9,863.04 × 4,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.52x = 39,483,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,483,721.73/7,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.11

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