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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.96, 9,864.72 and 4,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.96, 9,864.72 and 4,004.96 is: 5,526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.96 : 9,864.72 = 4,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.96/9,864.72 = 4,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.96x = 9,864.72 × 4,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.96x = 39,507,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,507,809.01/7,148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.37

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