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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.04, 9,871.71 and 3,966.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.04, 9,871.71 and 3,966.50 is: 5,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.04 : 9,871.71 = 3,966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.04/9,871.71 = 3,966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.04x = 9,871.71 × 3,966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.04x = 39,156,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,156,147.52/7,153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.05

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