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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.30, 9,867.40 and 4,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.30, 9,867.40 and 4,355.80 is: 6,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.30 : 9,867.40 = 4,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.30/9,867.40 = 4,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.30x = 9,867.40 × 4,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.30x = 42,980,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,980,385.36/7,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.99

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