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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.45, 9,867.60 and 4,006.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.45, 9,867.60 and 4,006.64 is: 5,529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.45 : 9,867.60 = 4,006.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.45/9,867.60 = 4,006.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.45x = 9,867.60 × 4,006.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.45x = 39,535,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,535,920.86/7,150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.15

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