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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.93, 9,872.40 and 4,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.93, 9,872.40 and 4,010.12 is: 5,533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.93 : 9,872.40 = 4,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.93/9,872.40 = 4,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.93x = 9,872.40 × 4,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.93x = 39,589,511.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,589,511.00/7,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.95

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