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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.07, 9,865.71 and 4,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.07, 9,865.71 and 4,005.28 is: 5,527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.07 : 9,865.71 = 4,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.07/9,865.71 = 4,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.07x = 9,865.71 × 4,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.07x = 39,514,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,514,930.95/7,149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.28

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