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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.63, 9,866.70 and 4,005.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.63, 9,866.70 and 4,005.75 is: 5,528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.63 : 9,866.70 = 4,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.63/9,866.70 = 4,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.63x = 9,866.70 × 4,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.63x = 39,523,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,523,533.53/7,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.05

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