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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.34, 9,865.92 and 4,006.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.34, 9,865.92 and 4,006.18 is: 5,528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.34 : 9,865.92 = 4,006.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.34/9,865.92 = 4,006.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.34x = 9,865.92 × 4,006.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.34x = 39,524,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524,651.39/7,149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.43

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