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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.84, 9,868.18 and 4,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.84, 9,868.18 and 4,007.08 is: 5,529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.84 : 9,868.18 = 4,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.84/9,868.18 = 4,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.84x = 9,868.18 × 4,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.84x = 39,542,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,542,586.71/7,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.78

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