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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.32, 9,868.81 and 4,007.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.32, 9,868.81 and 4,007.53 is: 5,530.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.32 : 9,868.81 = 4,007.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.32/9,868.81 = 4,007.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.32x = 9,868.81 × 4,007.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.32x = 39,549,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,549,552.14/7,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.38

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