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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.63, 9,872.58 and 3,967.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.63, 9,872.58 and 3,967.25 is: 5,475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.63 : 9,872.58 = 3,967.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.63/9,872.58 = 3,967.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.63x = 9,872.58 × 3,967.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.63x = 39,166,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,166,958.52/7,153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.11

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