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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.36, 9,874.41 and 4,011.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.36, 9,874.41 and 4,011.54 is: 5,535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.36 : 9,874.41 = 4,011.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.36/9,874.41 = 4,011.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.36x = 9,874.41 × 4,011.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.36x = 39,611,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,611,590.69/7,155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.93

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