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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.21, 9,867.25 and 4,006.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.21, 9,867.25 and 4,006.39 is: 5,528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.21 : 9,867.25 = 4,006.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.21/9,867.25 = 4,006.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.21x = 9,867.25 × 4,006.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.21x = 39,532,051.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,532,051.73/7,150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.80

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