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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.80, 9,869.04 and 4,007.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.80, 9,869.04 and 4,007.64 is: 5,530.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.80 : 9,869.04 = 4,007.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.80/9,869.04 = 4,007.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.80x = 9,869.04 × 4,007.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.80x = 39,551,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,551,559.47/7,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.29

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