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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.63, 9,868.96 and 4,167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.63, 9,868.96 and 4,167.59 is: 5,751.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.63 : 9,868.96 = 4,167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.63/9,868.96 = 4,167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.63x = 9,868.96 × 4,167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.63x = 41,129,793.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,129,793.26/7,151.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.11

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