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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.08, 9,866.08 and 4,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.08, 9,866.08 and 4,006.40 is: 5,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.08 : 9,866.08 = 4,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.08/9,866.08 = 4,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.08x = 9,866.08 × 4,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.08x = 39,527,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,527,462.91/7,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.25

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