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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149, 9,865.26 and 4,004.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149, 9,865.26 and 4,004.76 is: 5,526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149 : 9,865.26 = 4,004.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149/9,865.26 = 4,004.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149x = 9,865.26 × 4,004.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149x = 39,507,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,507,998.64/7,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.37

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