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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.76, 9,864.63 and 4,004.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.76, 9,864.63 and 4,004.34 is: 5,525.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.76 : 9,864.63 = 4,004.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.76/9,864.63 = 4,004.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.76x = 9,864.63 × 4,004.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.76x = 39,501,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501,332.49/7,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.62

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