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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.74, 9,867.87 and 4,006.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.74, 9,867.87 and 4,006.86 is: 5,529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.74 : 9,867.87 = 4,006.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.74/9,867.87 = 4,006.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.74x = 9,867.87 × 4,006.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.74x = 39,539,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,539,173.59/7,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.38

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