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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.38, 9,867.54 and 4,006.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.38, 9,867.54 and 4,006.59 is: 5,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.38 : 9,867.54 = 4,006.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.38/9,867.54 = 4,006.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.38x = 9,867.54 × 4,006.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.38x = 39,535,187.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,535,187.09/7,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.10

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