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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.58, 9,867.78 and 4,006.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.58, 9,867.78 and 4,006.78 is: 5,529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.58 : 9,867.78 = 4,006.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.58/9,867.78 = 4,006.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.58x = 9,867.78 × 4,006.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.58x = 39,538,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,538,023.55/7,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.34

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