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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.33, 9,864.68 and 4,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.33, 9,864.68 and 4,004.52 is: 5,526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.33 : 9,864.68 = 4,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.33/9,864.68 = 4,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.33x = 9,864.68 × 4,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.33x = 39,503,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,503,308.35/7,148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.23

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