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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.16, 9,868.52 and 4,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.16, 9,868.52 and 4,007.28 is: 5,530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.16 : 9,868.52 = 4,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.16/9,868.52 = 4,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.16x = 9,868.52 × 4,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.16x = 39,545,922.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,545,922.83/7,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.00

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