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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.08, 9,867.84 and 4,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.08, 9,867.84 and 4,499.52 is: 6,209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.08 : 9,867.84 = 4,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.08/9,867.84 = 4,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.08x = 9,867.84 × 4,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.08x = 44,400,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,400,543.44/7,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,209.80

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