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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.83, 9,869.12 and 4,168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.83, 9,869.12 and 4,168.15 is: 5,751.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.83 : 9,869.12 = 4,168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.83/9,869.12 = 4,168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.83x = 9,869.12 × 4,168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.83x = 41,135,927.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,135,927.01/7,151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.81

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