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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.48, 9,858.96 and 6,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.48, 9,858.96 and 6,167.24 is: 8,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.48 : 9,858.96 = 6,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.48/9,858.96 = 6,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.48x = 9,858.96 × 6,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.48x = 60,802,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,802,572.47/7,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.10

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