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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.48, 9,865.98 and 4,164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.48, 9,865.98 and 4,164.52 is: 5,746.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.48 : 9,865.98 = 4,164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.48/9,865.98 = 4,164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.48x = 9,865.98 × 4,164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.48x = 41,087,071.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,087,071.03/7,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,746.06

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