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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,154.03, 9,872.14 and 4,010.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,154.03, 9,872.14 and 4,010.15 is: 5,533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,154.03 : 9,872.14 = 4,010.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,154.03/9,872.14 = 4,010.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,154.03x = 9,872.14 × 4,010.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,154.03x = 39,588,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,588,762.22/7,154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.77

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