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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.94, 9,872.55 and 3,967.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.94, 9,872.55 and 3,967.37 is: 5,475.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.94 : 9,872.55 = 3,967.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.94/9,872.55 = 3,967.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.94x = 9,872.55 × 3,967.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.94x = 39,168,009.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,168,009.33/7,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.03

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