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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.24, 9,874.62 and 4,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.24, 9,874.62 and 4,012.08 is: 5,536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.24 : 9,874.62 = 4,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.24/9,874.62 = 4,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.24x = 9,874.62 × 4,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.24x = 39,617,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,617,765.41/7,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.89

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