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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.76, 9,869.58 and 4,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.76, 9,869.58 and 4,008.96 is: 5,532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.76 : 9,869.58 = 4,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.76/9,869.58 = 4,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.76x = 9,869.58 × 4,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.76x = 39,566,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,566,751.44/7,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.45

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