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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.22, 9,868.32 and 4,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.22, 9,868.32 and 4,007.34 is: 5,529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.22 : 9,868.32 = 4,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.22/9,868.32 = 4,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.22x = 9,868.32 × 4,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.22x = 39,545,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,545,713.47/7,151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.93

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