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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.92, 9,871.38 and 4,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.92, 9,871.38 and 4,009.40 is: 5,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.92 : 9,871.38 = 4,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.92/9,871.38 = 4,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.92x = 9,871.38 × 4,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.92x = 39,578,310.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,578,310.97/7,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.17

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