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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.13, 9,861.33 and 5,032.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.13, 9,861.33 and 5,032.67 is: 6,940.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.13 : 9,861.33 = 5,032.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.13/9,861.33 = 5,032.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.13x = 9,861.33 × 5,032.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.13x = 49,628,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,628,838.27/7,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.97

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