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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.41, 9,862.04 and 5,026.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.41, 9,862.04 and 5,026.27 is: 6,931.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.41 : 9,862.04 = 5,026.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.41/9,862.04 = 5,026.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.41x = 9,862.04 × 5,026.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.41x = 49,569,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,569,275.79/7,151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.40

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