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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.71, 9,866.63 and 4,167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.71, 9,866.63 and 4,167.59 is: 5,751.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.71 : 9,866.63 = 4,167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.71/9,866.63 = 4,167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.71x = 9,866.63 × 4,167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.71x = 41,119,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,119,998.35/7,149.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.29

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