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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.26, 9,813.56 and 3,967.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.26, 9,813.56 and 3,967.65 is: 5,475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.26 : 9,813.56 = 3,967.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.26/9,813.56 = 3,967.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.26x = 9,813.56 × 3,967.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.26x = 38,936,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,936,751.50/7,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.37

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