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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.41, 9,860.66 and 5,025.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.41, 9,860.66 and 5,025.27 is: 6,930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.41 : 9,860.66 = 5,025.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.41/9,860.66 = 5,025.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.41x = 9,860.66 × 5,025.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.41x = 49,552,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,552,478.88/7,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.02

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