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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,154.02, 9,872.57 and 4,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,154.02, 9,872.57 and 4,010 is: 5,533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,154.02 : 9,872.57 = 4,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,154.02/9,872.57 = 4,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,154.02x = 9,872.57 × 4,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,154.02x = 39,588,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,588,985.65/7,154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.81

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