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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.44, 9,868.42 and 4,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.44, 9,868.42 and 4,007.20 is: 5,529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.44 : 9,868.42 = 4,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.44/9,868.42 = 4,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.44x = 9,868.42 × 4,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.44x = 39,544,732.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,544,732.62/7,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.62

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