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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.14, 9,871.34 and 4,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.14, 9,871.34 and 4,009.32 is: 5,532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.14 : 9,871.34 = 4,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.14/9,871.34 = 4,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.14x = 9,871.34 × 4,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.14x = 39,577,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,577,340.84/7,153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.86

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