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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.44, 9,867.06 and 4,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.44, 9,867.06 and 4,006.20 is: 5,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.44 : 9,867.06 = 4,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.44/9,867.06 = 4,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.44x = 9,867.06 × 4,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.44x = 39,529,415.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529,415.77/7,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.25

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