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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.74, 9,874.92 and 4,011.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.74, 9,874.92 and 4,011.92 is: 5,536.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.74 : 9,874.92 = 4,011.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.74/9,874.92 = 4,011.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.74x = 9,874.92 × 4,011.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.74x = 39,617,389.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,617,389.05/7,155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.45

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