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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.93, 9,815.85 and 4,130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.93, 9,815.85 and 4,130.51 is: 5,700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.93 : 9,815.85 = 4,130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.93/9,815.85 = 4,130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.93x = 9,815.85 × 4,130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.93x = 40,544,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,544,417.50/7,112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.10

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