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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.77, 9,872.22 and 4,009.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.77, 9,872.22 and 4,009.98 is: 5,533.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.77 : 9,872.22 = 4,009.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.77/9,872.22 = 4,009.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.77x = 9,872.22 × 4,009.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.77x = 39,587,404.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,587,404.76/7,153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.78

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