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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.75, 9,867.20 and 4,006.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.75, 9,867.20 and 4,006.14 is: 5,528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.75 : 9,867.20 = 4,006.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.75/9,867.20 = 4,006.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.75x = 9,867.20 × 4,006.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.75x = 39,529,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529,364.58/7,149.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.78

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