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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.43, 9,871.83 and 4,009.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.43, 9,871.83 and 4,009.64 is: 5,533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.43 : 9,871.83 = 4,009.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.43/9,871.83 = 4,009.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.43x = 9,871.83 × 4,009.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.43x = 39,582,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,582,435.08/7,153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.35

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