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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.38, 9,866.16 and 4,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.38, 9,866.16 and 4,005.59 is: 5,527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.38 : 9,866.16 = 4,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.38/9,866.16 = 4,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.38x = 9,866.16 × 4,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.38x = 39,519,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,519,742.50/7,149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.72

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