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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.31, 9,814.10 and 3,967.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.31, 9,814.10 and 3,967.52 is: 5,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.31 : 9,814.10 = 3,967.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.31/9,814.10 = 3,967.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.31x = 9,814.10 × 3,967.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.31x = 38,937,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,937,569.12/7,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.45

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