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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.88, 9,870.58 and 3,966.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.88, 9,870.58 and 3,966.07 is: 5,472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.88 : 9,870.58 = 3,966.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.88/9,870.58 = 3,966.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.88x = 9,870.58 × 3,966.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.88x = 39,147,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,147,411.22/7,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.96

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