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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.89, 9,869.62 and 4,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.89, 9,869.62 and 4,008.08 is: 5,531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.89 : 9,869.62 = 4,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.89/9,869.62 = 4,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.89x = 9,869.62 × 4,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.89x = 39,558,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,558,191.17/7,151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.15

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