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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.47, 9,872.39 and 4,010.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.47, 9,872.39 and 4,010.26 is: 5,534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.47 : 9,872.39 = 4,010.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.47/9,872.39 = 4,010.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.47x = 9,872.39 × 4,010.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.47x = 39,590,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,590,850.72/7,153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.50

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