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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.66, 9,867.45 and 4,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.66, 9,867.45 and 4,006.24 is: 5,528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.66 : 9,867.45 = 4,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.66/9,867.45 = 4,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.66x = 9,867.45 × 4,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.66x = 39,531,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,531,384.94/7,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.35

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