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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.16, 9,864.32 and 4,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.16, 9,864.32 and 4,004.48 is: 5,526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.16 : 9,864.32 = 4,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.16/9,864.32 = 4,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.16x = 9,864.32 × 4,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.16x = 39,501,472.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501,472.15/7,148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.10

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