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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.04, 9,863.46 and 4,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.04, 9,863.46 and 4,316.04 is: 5,955.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.04 : 9,863.46 = 4,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.04/9,863.46 = 4,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.04x = 9,863.46 × 4,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.04x = 42,571,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,571,087.90/7,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.63

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