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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.31, 9,869.31 and 4,007.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.31, 9,869.31 and 4,007.43 is: 5,530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.31 : 9,869.31 = 4,007.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.31/9,869.31 = 4,007.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.31x = 9,869.31 × 4,007.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.31x = 39,550,568.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,550,568.97/7,151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.53

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