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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.76, 9,868.76 and 4,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.76, 9,868.76 and 4,007.34 is: 5,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.76 : 9,868.76 = 4,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.76/9,868.76 = 4,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.76x = 9,868.76 × 4,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.76x = 39,547,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,547,476.70/7,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.75

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