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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.08, 9,861.84 and 4,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.08, 9,861.84 and 4,912.32 is: 6,775.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.08 : 9,861.84 = 4,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.08/9,861.84 = 4,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.08x = 9,861.84 × 4,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.08x = 48,444,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,444,513.87/7,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.38

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