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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.44, 9,812.66 and 3,967.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.44, 9,812.66 and 3,967.65 is: 5,474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.44 : 9,812.66 = 3,967.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.44/9,812.66 = 3,967.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.44x = 9,812.66 × 3,967.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.44x = 38,933,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,933,180.61/7,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.73

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