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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.38, 9,870.24 and 4,505.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.38, 9,870.24 and 4,505.49 is: 6,219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.38 : 9,870.24 = 4,505.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.38/9,870.24 = 4,505.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.38x = 9,870.24 × 4,505.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.38x = 44,470,267.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,470,267.62/7,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.29

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