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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.54, 9,870.27 and 4,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.54, 9,870.27 and 4,169.12 is: 5,754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.54 : 9,870.27 = 4,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.54/9,870.27 = 4,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.54x = 9,870.27 × 4,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.54x = 41,150,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,150,340.06/7,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.05

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