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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.94, 9,867.72 and 4,006.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.94, 9,867.72 and 4,006.70 is: 5,528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.94 : 9,867.72 = 4,006.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.94/9,867.72 = 4,006.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.94x = 9,867.72 × 4,006.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.94x = 39,536,993.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,536,993.72/7,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.92

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