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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.95, 9,865.53 and 4,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.95, 9,865.53 and 4,005.14 is: 5,527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.95 : 9,865.53 = 4,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.95/9,865.53 = 4,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.95x = 9,865.53 × 4,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.95x = 39,512,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,512,779.50/7,148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.08

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