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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.63, 9,870.65 and 4,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.63, 9,870.65 and 4,008.82 is: 5,532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.63 : 9,870.65 = 4,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.63/9,870.65 = 4,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.63x = 9,870.65 × 4,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.63x = 39,569,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,569,659.13/7,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.18

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