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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.04, 9,868.36 and 4,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.04, 9,868.36 and 4,007.24 is: 5,529.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.04 : 9,868.36 = 4,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.04/9,868.36 = 4,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.04x = 9,868.36 × 4,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.04x = 39,544,886.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,544,886.93/7,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.95

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