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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.16, 9,869.90 and 4,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.16, 9,869.90 and 4,008.28 is: 5,531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.16 : 9,869.90 = 4,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.16/9,869.90 = 4,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.16x = 9,869.90 × 4,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.16x = 39,561,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,561,322.77/7,152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.38

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