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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.84, 9,865.38 and 4,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.84, 9,865.38 and 4,005 is: 5,526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.84 : 9,865.38 = 4,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.84/9,865.38 = 4,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.84x = 9,865.38 × 4,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.84x = 39,510,846.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,510,846.90/7,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.89

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