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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.96, 9,866.16 and 4,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.96, 9,866.16 and 4,006.08 is: 5,527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.96 : 9,866.16 = 4,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.96/9,866.16 = 4,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.96x = 9,866.16 × 4,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.96x = 39,524,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524,626.25/7,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.95

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