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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.41, 9,866.84 and 5,026.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.41, 9,866.84 and 5,026.45 is: 6,929.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.41 : 9,866.84 = 5,026.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.41/9,866.84 = 5,026.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.41x = 9,866.84 × 5,026.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.41x = 49,595,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,595,128.12/7,157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.20

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