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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.59, 9,862.66 and 4,459.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.59, 9,862.66 and 4,459.35 is: 6,149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.59 : 9,862.66 = 4,459.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.59/9,862.66 = 4,459.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.59x = 9,862.66 × 4,459.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.59x = 43,981,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,981,052.87/7,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,149.83

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