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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.93, 9,865.51 and 4,354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.93, 9,865.51 and 4,354.43 is: 6,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.93 : 9,865.51 = 4,354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.93/9,865.51 = 4,354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.93x = 9,865.51 × 4,354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.93x = 42,958,672.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,958,672.71/7,148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.11

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