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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,154.82, 9,873.62 and 4,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,154.82, 9,873.62 and 4,011.04 is: 5,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,154.82 : 9,873.62 = 4,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,154.82/9,873.62 = 4,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,154.82x = 9,873.62 × 4,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,154.82x = 39,603,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,603,484.76/7,154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.22

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