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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.03, 9,870.30 and 4,008.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.03, 9,870.30 and 4,008.42 is: 5,531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.03 : 9,870.30 = 4,008.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.03/9,870.30 = 4,008.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.03x = 9,870.30 × 4,008.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.03x = 39,564,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,564,307.93/7,152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.90

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