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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.80, 9,863.95 and 4,004.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.80, 9,863.95 and 4,004.01 is: 5,525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.80 : 9,863.95 = 4,004.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.80/9,863.95 = 4,004.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.80x = 9,863.95 × 4,004.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.80x = 39,495,354.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,495,354.44/7,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.53

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