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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.83, 9,867.74 and 4,167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.83, 9,867.74 and 4,167.15 is: 5,750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.83 : 9,867.74 = 4,167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.83/9,867.74 = 4,167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.83x = 9,867.74 × 4,167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.83x = 41,120,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,120,352.74/7,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.43

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