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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.88, 9,872.43 and 4,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.88, 9,872.43 and 4,010 is: 5,533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.88 : 9,872.43 = 4,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.88/9,872.43 = 4,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.88x = 9,872.43 × 4,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.88x = 39,588,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,588,444.30/7,153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.84

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