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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.55, 9,870.50 and 4,358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.55, 9,870.50 and 4,358.05 is: 6,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.55 : 9,870.50 = 4,358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.55/9,870.50 = 4,358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.55x = 9,870.50 × 4,358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.55x = 43,016,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,016,118.74/7,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.10

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