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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.84, 9,869.99 and 4,169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.84, 9,869.99 and 4,169.21 is: 5,752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.84 : 9,869.99 = 4,169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.84/9,869.99 = 4,169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.84x = 9,869.99 × 4,169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.84x = 41,149,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149,990.81/7,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,752.96

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