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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.40, 9,871.20 and 4,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.40, 9,871.20 and 4,168.80 is: 5,754.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.40 : 9,871.20 = 4,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.40/9,871.20 = 4,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.40x = 9,871.20 × 4,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.40x = 41,151,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,151,058.56/7,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.27

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