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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.04, 9,865.72 and 4,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.04, 9,865.72 and 4,005.22 is: 5,527.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.04 : 9,865.72 = 4,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.04/9,865.72 = 4,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.04x = 9,865.72 × 4,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.04x = 39,514,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,514,379.06/7,149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.23

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