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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.25, 9,865.80 and 4,164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.25, 9,865.80 and 4,164.89 is: 5,747.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.25 : 9,865.80 = 4,164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.25/9,865.80 = 4,164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.25x = 9,865.80 × 4,164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.25x = 41,089,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,089,996.43/7,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,747.46

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