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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.78, 9,868.08 and 4,006.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.78, 9,868.08 and 4,006.97 is: 5,529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.78 : 9,868.08 = 4,006.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.78/9,868.08 = 4,006.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.78x = 9,868.08 × 4,006.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.78x = 39,541,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,541,080.67/7,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.62

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