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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.32, 9,870.81 and 4,009.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.32, 9,870.81 and 4,009.11 is: 5,532.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.32 : 9,870.81 = 4,009.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.32/9,870.81 = 4,009.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.32x = 9,870.81 × 4,009.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.32x = 39,573,143.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573,143.03/7,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.91

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