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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.03, 9,866.12 and 4,005.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.03, 9,866.12 and 4,005.69 is: 5,528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.03 : 9,866.12 = 4,005.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.03/9,866.12 = 4,005.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.03x = 9,866.12 × 4,005.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.03x = 39,520,598.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,520,598.19/7,149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.11

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