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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.45, 9,868.94 and 4,125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.45, 9,868.94 and 4,125.45 is: 5,693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.45 : 9,868.94 = 4,125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.45/9,868.94 = 4,125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.45x = 9,868.94 × 4,125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.45x = 40,713,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,713,850.37/7,151.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.09

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