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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.20, 9,869.76 and 4,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.20, 9,869.76 and 4,167.24 is: 5,752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.20 : 9,869.76 = 4,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.20/9,869.76 = 4,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.20x = 9,869.76 × 4,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.20x = 41,129,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,129,658.66/7,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,752.24

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